GFB News Magazine

View from the Field Spring 25

Posted on March 11, 2025 9:32 AM

Prayers are requested for Terry England and his wife, Cindy, as he recovers from a farm accident in February. Here, GFB President Tom McCall presents the 2023 GFB Commodity Award to Terry.

Over 30 years ago I first met a young man from Barrow County who was heavily involved in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program. Terry England followed in his father’s footsteps with the organization that taught him the importance of strong leadership.

Because of these strong roots in FFA, Terry went on to provide outstanding service to Georgia’s farming communities in a number of meaningful ways. 

Terry’s ag leadership has included chairing Georgia Farm Bureau’s (GFB) Young Farmers & Ranchers (YFR) Committee and serving on American Farm Bureau’s YF&R Committee, serving as a county board member and president, plus time as a member of the GFB Vegetable Commodity Advisory Committee. In 2023, Terry was awarded the GFB Commodity Award.

All of these endeavors proved beneficial as Terry was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives 116th  House District in 2004 from Barrow County.  

Without a doubt his more than 20 years of service has been a labor of love, determination, compassion, and grit. During his time in the House, he served as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and Co-Chair of the Agricultural Education Advisory Commission. He also served on the Ag & Consumer Affairs, Education, Natural Resources & Environment, Industry and Labor, and Ways & Means Committees, as well as Co-Chair of the House Rural Development Council. And, as if that’s not enough, he chaired the Southern Legislative Conference’s Ag and Rural Development Committee.

I was fortunate that he was my seatmate for several years as we served together in the Georgia House Chamber.

Even though he retired from the Georgia House in 2022, he’s still playing a crucial role as Chief of Staff to Georgia Speaker of the House Jon Burns. 

You can see that Terry has had a significant role when it comes to agriculture in the state.  As producers, we owe Terry a big thank you for his service.

In early February, Terry was involved in a farm-related accident that caused a very serious injury requiring spinal surgery. He’s making impressive progress, but he and his family covet our continued thoughts and prayers. I know for certain that Terry and Cindy appreciate your prayers and support.

We appreciate you for lifting him up, and for being such a strong support group when farmers around you need it most.