GFB News Magazine

Athens Technical College dedicates McCall Agricultural Science Complex
05/12/2023

Athens Technical College dedicates McCall Agricultural Science Complex

The ag science complex includes a 10,320-square-foot classroom building and a 17,091-square-foot arena. 

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A view from the field
06/01/2022

A view from the field

GFB President Tom McCall reflects on GFB's anniversary

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Georgia Farm Bureau marks 85 years of representing farmers
05/31/2022

Georgia Farm Bureau marks 85 years of representing farmers

Learn how GFB has changed through the years while continuing to serve Georgia farmers.

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Georgia Farm Bureau members, staff look back in time
05/30/2022

Georgia Farm Bureau members, staff look back in time

GFB celebrates 85th anniversary

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More than a half-century of agricultural advocacy
05/29/2022

More than a half-century of agricultural advocacy

Polk County Farm Bureau President James Casey shares his Farm Bureau journey

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Grain bin accidents: Know how to prevent & respond
05/27/2022

Grain bin accidents: Know how to prevent & respond

Training shows first responders how to respond to a variety of hazards associated with grain storage.

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict impacts agriculture worldwide
05/27/2022

Russia-Ukraine Conflict impacts agriculture worldwide

Fertilizer supply and prices pose challenges for U.S. producers.

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General Assembly adjourns with big wins for ag
05/26/2022

General Assembly adjourns with big wins for ag

Freedom to Farm Act among key bills signed into state law.

Posted in GFB Public Policy

Speak up for agriculture: 7 actions of highly effective advocates
05/25/2022

Speak up for agriculture: 7 actions of highly effective advocates

U.S. citizens have a civic duty to take an active role in government or at least interact with their elected officials.

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Southwest Georgia farmers gain access to deep groundwater
05/24/2022

Southwest Georgia farmers gain access to deep groundwater

Project calls for installation of about 240 deep aquifer wells, supports conservation planning at farms & environmental monitoring of groundwater aquifers and ecosystems.

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McCall inducted into Georgia Ag Hall of Fame
05/23/2022

McCall inducted into Georgia Ag Hall of Fame

GFB president honored for his contributions to Georgia agriculture and agribusiness.

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Raines named ’22 Georgia Farmer of the Year
05/22/2022

Raines named ’22 Georgia Farmer of the Year

GFB director will compete with nine other state winners for the Swisher Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year Award.

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Bottomses named National Outstanding Young Farmers
05/21/2022

Bottomses named National Outstanding Young Farmers

Pike County couple one of four national winners for 2021

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GFB Homegrown event connects consumers with farmers
05/20/2022

GFB Homegrown event connects consumers with farmers

Female farmers shared their perspective at event during Cherry Blossom Festival in March.

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Davis named GFB 8th Dist. federation manager
05/20/2022

Davis named GFB 8th Dist. federation manager

Houston County native moves into new role after working with GFB Field Claims Department.

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Ag books ready for checkout at public libraries
05/19/2022

Ag books ready for checkout at public libraries

Georgia Foundation for Agriculture & Georgia EMC partner to donate books to libraries.

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Ag In The Classroom Update
05/19/2022

Ag In The Classroom Update

Farm Bureau celebrates Georgia Ag Week

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GFB sponsors FFA Discussion Meet; Christopher wins
05/18/2022

GFB sponsors FFA Discussion Meet; Christopher wins

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GFB WLC supports Ronald McDonald House 
05/18/2022

GFB WLC supports Ronald McDonald House 

Women's Leadership Update

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Young Farmers & Ranchers visit Louisville
05/18/2022

Young Farmers & Ranchers visit Louisville

YF&R Update

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Georgia Foundation for Ag announces scholarship recipients
05/16/2022

Georgia Foundation for Ag announces scholarship recipients

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Georgia Cattlemen meet in Savannah
05/15/2022

Georgia Cattlemen meet in Savannah

New president installed; biosecurity discussed

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Hoof History
05/15/2022

Hoof History

New book celebrates Georgia cattle and producers

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Foundation recognizes recent donors
05/14/2022

Foundation recognizes recent donors

Georgia Foundation for Agriculture Update

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04/08/2022

GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture past winners

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04/07/2022

GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet past winners

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04/06/2022

GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award past winners

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04/05/2022

GFB YF&R Committee Chairmen

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04/04/2022

GFB Women's Leadership Committee Chairmen

Posted in 85th Anniversary, GFB Women's Leadership Committee

Impact Funds will help GFB improve engagement with legislators
03/03/2022

Impact Funds will help GFB improve engagement with legislators

Posted in GFB Public Policy, Tom McCall