GFB News Magazine
GFB Convention canceled; district election meetings set
Krik, McCall run to become next GFB president
Posted in GFB Convention
GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Award Programs successful despite 2020 challenges
Nolans, Mathis, Yopp claim top prizes in YF&R competitive events.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Georgia Ag Experience prepares to hit the road
Interactive lesson stations show students how farmers plant and harvest their crops, take care of their animals and preserve the natural resources on their farms.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
Ag roots run deep for Folsom family
Farm upbringing grew into diversified ag operation for South Georgia auto dealer.
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
Ga. Foundation for Ag offers college, tech college & vet school scholarships
March 1, 2021, is deadline to apply.
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
GFB awards Harvest 20 research grants
Studies address eight production and economic issues affecting Georgia farmers.
Posted in GFB Harvest 20 Vision
View from the Field
A parting note from GFB President Gerald Long
Posted in Uncategorized
Garland wins GFB teaching award
Cherokee County teacher uses the school’s vegetable garden as a springboard for teaching her students math, writing and science skills.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
Nick Place to begin leading UGA CAES on Jan. 1
Technical training, advanced research among incoming dean's top priorities
Posted in Uncategorized
Norton cousins sweep state goat and lamb shows
Georgia Farm Bureau awards Grady County youth with top prizes for Georgia Jr. Market Goat Shows and Georgia Jr. Market Lamb show.
Posted in Livestock shows
I Farm. I Vote. Each vote makes a difference
This November, Georgians will elect the president of the United States, two U.S. senators, 14 U.S. representatives and 236 state legislators.
Posted in I Farm I Vote
West Georgia partnership seen as possible model for rural broadband
Survey shows 80.3% of rural Georgians have access to fixed terrestrial broadband internet service.
Posted in Uncategorized
GFB Hay Contest offers chance to win use of Vermeer baler
Oct. 31 is entry deadline.
Posted in GFB Hay Contest
GFB celebrates 30th Annual Ga. Jr. National Livestock Champions
Meet the 4-H & FFA members who won grand champion awards with their cattle, hogs & goat.
Posted in Livestock shows
GFB Photo Contest winners capture beauty of farm life
Photos will be featured in 2020 GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers calendar
Posted in GFB Photo Contest
COVID-19 cancels Georgia fairs & Sunbelt Expo
Georgia's signature agricultural events look forward to returning in 2021
Posted in Georgia National Fair, Sunbelt Expo
Nunn named Georgia Expo Farmer
Nunn and his counterparts from nine other states will host judges next year and a winner will be unveiled at the 2021 Sunbelt Expo.
Posted in Sunbelt Expo
Farm Bureau presents Rep. Bishop Golden Plow Award
Award recognizes sitting members of Congress for their representation of farmers and ranchers.
Posted in Uncategorized
Georgia agriculture comes to life through GFB Art Contest
Twiggs County's Abigail Mongomery sketched the winning drawing.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
Salter named GFB 10th District Federation Manager
Salter succeeds Michael Purvis, who moved into a GFB insurance role in Irwin County.
Posted in Uncategorized
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture names new directors
Bentley, McKie, Massey, Steinkamp and Verner to serve three-year terms.
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
State ag budget takes cuts, but it could have been worse
GFB Public Policy launches Digging In webinar series
Posted in Uncategorized
Richey Seaton retires from Georgia Cotton Commission
Sills, Snider take new staff positions
Posted in Uncategorized
CDC, DOL release COVID-19 guidance for ag workers
The recommendations outline a template of action ag employers can adopt to protect ag workers from COVID-19.
Posted in Uncategorized
UGA weed science experts weigh effects of dicamba ruling
California court decision to ban weed-control product expected to affect every farmer in the state.
Posted in crop management
GFB mourns loss of Childs, former Farm Bureau leader
Jackson County native served as GFB 1st Vice President from 1994 to 2008.
Posted in Uncategorized
Study: Expo has $16.7 million economic impact
UGA CAED completed an economic impact study and GRC helped Expo formulate its strategic plan.
Posted in Sunbelt Expo
GFB Farm Passport provides roadmap to fun
The passport guides travelers across Georgia to farms that grow a majority of what they sell at markets on their farms.
Posted in Certified Farm Market
Washington steps up to help farmers weather COVID-19 pandemic
CARES Act established important programs to help soften the blow to farmers.
Posted in Certified Farm Market, GFB Public Policy
GFB offering new health coverage option for small businesses
Plan offers potential savings for small business employers if they are a sole proprietor or a group with at least two enrolled and no more than 50 eligible employees.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau cares Around Georgia during COVID-19
GFB, county offices support food banks, make donations to health care providers and more.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
April tornadoes damage Georgia farms statewide
Storms strike ag operations already struggling with effects of COVID-19 and long-term depressed commodity prices.
Posted in Weather damage
Survey says farmers stressed. Now what?
UGA study looks at stress levels and offers resources to help Georgians cope.
Posted in farm/rural stress
Ga. Foundation for Agriculture supports elementary ag ed programs
Grants of $1,000 each go to 25 elementary schools across the state.
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
Sokolowski pens winning essay in GFB contest
Students were asked to discuss the relationship between farmers and natural resources.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
Cagle serving on AFBF YF&R Committee
Cherokee County Farmer one of seven new members on 16-member national committee.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers experience D.C.
Thirty YF&R members participated in the four-day program that included meetings with AFBF lobbyists, AFBF President Zippy Duvall, USDA, EPA, members of the House Ag Committee, Georgia congressmen and staff from the two Georgia senators.
Posted in Uncategorized
Make family memories with Georgia Farm Passport
How two families toured Georgia in 2019 visiting Certified Farm Markets around the state
Posted in Certified Farm Market
Market ripe for Satsumas but producers told to prepare for greening
Georgia citrus growers get crop production tips for Satsumas, which have already proven to be a hit with children.
Posted in Certified Farm Market
Hurricane Michael recovery funds soon available for farmers
April 8 is deadline to apply for block grants administered by Georgia Department of Agriculture.
Posted in Hurricane Michael
Ag in the Cafeteria: Teaching students how farmers grow their food
County Farm Bureaus expand Ag in the Classroom to include school nutrition staff.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
YF&R members represent Ga. well at AFBF
Jimmersons, Kinsauls named to top 10 in their national contests.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
GFB Day at the Capitol highlights ag issues
Members discuss priority topics with state legislators, hear from Kemp.
Posted in GFB Day at the Capitol
Trump, Perdue talk trade
For the third consecutive year, president addressed AFBF Convention.
Posted in AFBF Convention
Census 2020: You Farm. You Count!
Make sure Georgia is accurately counted this year, especially our rural communities. You may take the census online, by phone, by mail or in person.
Posted in GFB Public Policy
Uncertainty abounds in ’20 for ag economy
The beef sector’s growth cycle may continue in part due to China’s pork sector being hit hard by Asian swine flu.
Posted in Ag Forecast
GFB presents state awards
County Farm Bureaus, individual members recognized for their efforts to promote agriculture.
Posted in GFB Convention
Lamb wins GFB Quality Hay Contest
Top prize was free use of a Vermeer TM1200 Trailed Mower for a year courtesy of the Vermeer Manufacturing Company.
Posted in GFB Hay Contest
Cole named GFB teacher of year
Barrow County teacher recognized for incorporating information about agriculture into her classes.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom