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AFBF recognizes Thomas County's Hardy for ag advocacy efforts

Four outstanding agriculture advocates, including Thomas County Farm Bureau Director Julie Hardy, were recently announced by the American Farm Bureau Federation as its 2024 GO Teamers of the Year.

The other three GO Teamers of the Year are Laura Haffner from Kansas, and North Carolina’s Renee McPherson and Linda Pryor. These outstanding individuals have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advocating for farmers and ranchers through a variety of impactful activities.

AFBF’s GO (Grassroots Outreach) Team is a vital component of the organization’s advocacy efforts. It consists of dedicated Farm Bureau members who work tirelessly as agriculture advocates to represent the interests of American farmers and ranchers at the local, state and national levels. The GO Teamers of the Year award recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond in their advocacy efforts, making an impact on the agriculture industry.

“Laura Haffner, Julie Hardy, Renee McPherson and Linda Pryor are all outstanding examples of the grassroots advocacy that makes the American Farm Bureau Federation, the Voice of Agriculture,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Their dedication and tireless efforts on behalf of farmers and ranchers in their communities and across the country are truly inspirational to us all.”

Hardy has been a powerful agriculture advocate for farmers in her state, actively engaging in legislative and media outreach. She has worked closely with her senators to address critical issues such as flooding in Georgia and the farm bill, emphasizing the need to increase reference prices.

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