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  • Economic help for farmers comes in pieces

    Congress passed the American Relief Act of 2025 in December. It extends the 2018 farm bill through September and funds disaster relief and economic distress assistance for crop producers.

    By: Jay Stone & Jennifer Whittaker

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    03/10/2025

  • Who's a good dog?

    GFB is accepting entries for its 2025 Georgia Farm Dog Contest until May 1.

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    03/10/2025

  • Hurricane relief fund raises more than $1.7 million for Georgia farmers

    Thanks to the generosity of 932 donors, the Weathered But Strong fund is helping 920 Georgia farms recover from Hurricane Helene.

    By: GFB Staff

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    03/11/2025

  • View from the Field Spring 25

    GFB President Tom McCall wishes Terry England a speedy recovery from his February farm accident while recognizing the many contributions England has made to Georgia agriculture.

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    03/11/2025

  • Women's Leadership Update Spring 2025

    Planning is underway for the GFB district Women’s Leadership meetings that will begin this spring and run throughout the year.

    By: Heather King

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    03/06/2025

  • Thurmond wins 2nd place in AFBF Discussion Meet

    Cain Thurmond received a $25,000 credit toward a new CASE IH piece of equipment. Cason Anderson vied for the Achievement Award. Kaleb & Kaitlyn Marchant vied for the Excellence in Ag Award.

    By: Jay Stone

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    03/07/2025

  • Young Farmers & Ranchers Update Spring 2025

    June 1 is registration deadline for Young Farmers & Ranchers Summer Conference & to compete for Achievement Award, Discussion Meet & Excellence in Ag prizes. Enter YFR Photo Contest by June 13.

    By: Levi Davis

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    03/08/2025

  • Chronic Wasting Disease found in Lanier County deer

    Ga. Dept. of Natural Resources implements response plan in Lanier & Berrien Counties to determine how far fatal disease has spread and percent of deer with it. DNR offers tips to prevent spreading it.

    By: Jennifer Whittaker

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    03/08/2025

  • Avian flu found in Georgia commercial flocks

    Only two farms located about 210 yards apart were infected. By March 4, Georgia regained its HPAI-free status allowing poultry products from the state to be exported.

    By: Jennifer Whittaker

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    03/09/2025

  • Strategies to cope with stress

    Using healthy strategies to deal with stress may keep it from harming our health.

    By: Jay Stone

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    03/09/2025

  • Ag in the Classroom Update Spring 2025

    Georgia Farm Bureau is accepting nominations for its 2025 Teacher of the Year Award until May 16.

    By: Lauren Goble

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    03/09/2025

  • Public Policy Update Spring 2025

    The Georgia Environmental Protection Division will begin issuing new ag water permits for the Lower Flint River Basin & Sub-Area 4 on April 1.

    By: Adam Belflower

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    03/10/2025