GFB News Magazine

A View from the Field Fall 24

by Tom McCall
President

Posted on September 9, 2024 5:31 AM

Each fall Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) holds annual district meetings around the state. These gatherings give us a chance to honor the folks in each of our 10 districts who have gone above and beyond in their GFB volunteer activities and to share updates about our organization.

The theme we are launching for the next 12 months of GFB’s membership year is  “Where You Belong.” This theme is important to me because it marks a significant effort in recognizing and thanking each of our members for supporting GFB.

“Where You Belong” is also our commitment to grow the GFB family and showcase its wide range of dynamic volunteers. Each one of you makes our organization special and influential. 

The campaign aims to bring new members into the fold and help everyone understand the critical importance of having an organization that supports a safe and abundant food supply. It is important to keep our focus on providing farmers with a strong legislative voice in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. 

To do this effectively, we need you and your friends as GFB members.

My hope is that you will be energized by what we’re able to accomplish together, as Farm Bureau members, for Georgia agriculture. There is a real strength in numbers that helps us get the message across to lawmakers and others not as familiar with the vital work you and I do on the farm. 

I’m asking you to help recruit and grow our membership in your areas of influence by telling people who aren’t members how GFB is making meaningful contributions to our rural communities. GFB supports Georgia farmers and agriculture. In 2022, Georgia agriculture contributed $83.6 billion in output to our state’s $1.4 trillion economy. 

Remember, not only is GFB where you belong, it is where your friends belong, too.   

Thank you for allowing Jane and me to serve you.

We appreciate each of you!