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09/15/2023	Ag in the Classroom Program Recommends Monthly Book Our Agriculture in the Classroom program provides tools for more Georgia’s educators to help in implementing the instruction of agriculture-related concepts in the classroom. We achieve this mission t Categories: Ag in the Classroom Blog Education Tags:
02/01/2023	Do Bees Hibernate? Sometimes we find ourselves hibernating, seeking warmth out of the cold temperatures. But what about our pollinators? Do bees hibernate? Categories: Agriculture Blog Education Tags:
03/30/2023	Why You Should Care About the Farm Bill It's a multi-year law that governs an array of agriculture and food programs, and the most significant piece of legislation that affects farmers and ranchers across our country. Keep reading to find out how the Farm Bill impacts you. Categories: Agriculture Blog Education Legislative Tags:
04/30/2023	How To Grow Your Own Salsa Garden Did you know that May is National Salsa month? Americans spend around $1.5 billion a year on prepackaged salsa! Many people will be eating salsa on Cinco de Mayo, but have you ever thought about growing your own salsa ingredients at your house? Categories: Agriculture Blog DIY Education Gardening Tags:
06/07/2023	How GFB Members Can Save This Summer Your children are out of school, and you may be racking your brain for ideas to keep them busy during the summer without breaking the bank. Did you know that members of Georgia Farm Bureau get discounts at several summer spots? Categories: Blog Education Member Benefits Tags:
05/16/2022	Just Shrimpin' Around Don’t miss an opportunity this summer to introduce your children to Georgia’s shrimp industry. Check out this sneak peek of May's book of the month, complete with kid-friendly activities and easy no bake recipes. Categories: Ag in the Classroom Agriculture Blog Education Tags: Ag in the Classroom shrimp Three Little Shrimp
06/14/2021	Celebrating 84 Years of Georgia Farm Bureau Georgia Farm Bureau began 84 years ago this month, and we’ve been through many milestones along the way. We are so proud of our history and our mission to serve Georgians. Take a look back at some memories that are important to us. Categories: Agriculture Blog Certified Farm Markets Education Farm Bureau Insurance Tags: Georgia Farm Bureau
08/15/2021	Join National Read a Book Day Join us for a moovelous literacy experience to celebration National Read a Book Day on September 6th Categories: Ag in the Classroom Blog Education Tags:
09/02/2021	The Giving Trees Not only does the forestry industry generate jobs, economic output, and more than 5,000 life-sustaining products, Georgia trees clean our air and water in the process. Categories: Agriculture Blog Education Tags: economic impact economy forestry paper paper towels pine tree toilet paper trees
02/21/2022	Dairy: Good for Me, Good for the Planet Don't miss this virtual presentation in partnership with the Dairy Alliance. Register by March 7th at 4PM. Categories: Ag in the Classroom Agriculture Blog Education Tags: Dairy Alliance
03/14/2022	Celebrate Georgia Ag Week with Georgia Farm Bureau Georgia Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom Program along with several statewide partners want to help you celebrate Georgia Ag Week, March 21st through 25th. Categories: Ag in the Classroom Agriculture Blog DIY Education Gardening Tags: georgia ag week
04/11/2022	Books We Love Help expand your children and student's imagination while discovering how significant agriculture is in our everyday lives through these top books that highlight Georgia's top 10 commodities Categories: Ag in the Classroom Blog Education Tags:
05/11/2022	Young Farmers & Ranchers Summer Leadership Conference FAQs Young Farmers and Ranchers meet every year at the annual YF&R Summer Leadership Conference on Jekyll Island, Georgia. Here are a few frequently asked questions about Summer Leadership Conference. Categories: Agriculture Blog Education Farm Bureau Member Benefits Tags: Young Farmers & Ranchers Summer Leadership Conference
10/25/2020	Farmers Make the Holidays Special As we enter the holiday season remember to thank a farmer for all they do to help us celebrate the upcoming holidays. Categories: Ag in the Classroom Agritourism Blog Certified Farm Markets Education Tags: Ag in the Classroom
07/12/2020	Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Ice Cream Month It’s summertime and that means two things- hot summer days and ice cream for dessert! Categories: Ag in the Classroom Blog Education Tags: Ag in the Classroom Ag-Tivities with Lauren Ice Cream month The Dairy Alliance
08/17/2020	Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Pollinators Get ready to “bee” amazed! Categories: Ag in the Classroom Blog Education Tags: ag in the classroom; education; learning
09/07/2020	Teaching about agriculture is as easy as A B C Georgia has over 42,000 farms that grow anything from Apples to Zucchini. Categories: Ag in the Classroom Blog Education Tags: Ag in the Classroom
11/05/2020	Celebrating STEM November 8th is national STEM Day and I wanted to give you a simple activity that you can do at home or at school. Categories: Ag in the Classroom Blog Education Tags:
10/04/2020	A glimpse inside Green Gate Farm It's a family operation at Green Gate, where they care for chickens and cow Categories: Agriculture Blog Education Tags:
04/21/2020	Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Earth Day Celebrate Earth Day with Georgia Farm Bureau Categories: Ag in the Classroom Blog Education Tags: Ag in the Classroom Earth Day
04/27/2020	Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Little Red Overalls Are you read for a berry good time? Categories: Ag in the Classroom Blog Education Tags: ag in the classroom; education; learning
05/21/2020	Ag-Tivities with Lauren: 'Wonderful Worms' This lesson is all about worms, and you may be surprised by what you learn! Categories: Ag in the Classroom Blog Education Tags: ag in the classroom; education; learning
04/14/2020	Ag-Tivities with Lauren: And Then It’s Spring! This week's Ag-Tivities with Lauren features Categories: Ag in the Classroom Blog Education Tags: Ag in the Classroom agtivity Spring
09/15/2019	Fall for reading this September The seasons are a changing and apples are ripe for the picking! Check out our September reading list to learn about these crisp and crunchy beauties. Categories: Ag in the Classroom Agriculture Blog Education Tags: Ag in the Classroom Apples Education
10/08/2019	Get pump-kined about fall reading! It's officially fall which means along with cooler temps and crunchy leaves comes all things pumpkins! Pumpkin patches, pumpkin carving, roasting seeds and of course reading! Categories: Ag in the Classroom Agriculture Blog Education Tags: Ag in the Classroom Pumpkins Reading
03/19/2020	Celebrate Georgia Ag Week With Us The team at Georgia Farm Bureau is excited about Georgia’s first all-virtual Georgia Ag Week. Join in on the fun from home! Categories: Ag in the Classroom Agriculture Blog Certified Farm Markets Education Tags: ga ag week georgia ag week
02/06/2019	A Few Ag Books We Love Just as love is all around, so it agriculture! The best way to show your love is to give the gift of reading! Categories: Ag in the Classroom Agriculture Blog Education Tags: Ag Books Ag in the Classroom Ag Literacy
03/10/2019	Growing My Community Meet Chy Kellogg, Cobb County Volunteer. Discover how Chy's local Farm Bureau inspired her to get involved with agriculture Categories: Ag in the Classroom Agriculture Blog Certified Farm Markets Education Farm Bureau Lifestyle Member Benefits Tags: Agriculture Membership Volunteer
05/14/2019	Grow Your Summer Reading List! We're right on the brink of summer which means the school year is about to come to a close! Whether your summer is filled with craft projects, going to camp, or trips to the beach—make time for reading and learning about agriculture! Categories: Ag in the Classroom Agriculture Blog Education Tags: Ag Books Ag in the Classroom Ag Literacy
01/24/2019	Cure the Winter Blues with Story Time! There's no better cure to the winter blues than reading and story time! Introducing agriculture during this time of year will remind your children and students what the promise of spring holds. Categories: Ag in the Classroom Agriculture Blog Education Lifestyle Tags: Ag Books Ag in the Classroom Ag Literacy
08/07/2018	New ‘Ag Across America’ Game and App Debut Want your student to learn where their food comes from, who grows it and how it ends up on their dinner table? The Ag Across America game can do just that! Categories: Agriculture Blog Education Tags: Agriculture Education
11/07/2018	Ag in the Classroom - 4 Simple Ways You Can Thank a Farmer this November! The purpose of the Ag in the Classroom is to increase agricultural literacy among children and the general public. This November let’s tell our farmers “thank you” for providing us with the food, fiber and timber we depend on daily. Categories: Ag in the Classroom Blog Education Tags: Ag in the Classroom Children Activites
12/12/2018	Give the Gift of Reading! With Christmas right around the corner, choose to give the gift of reading this year! Ag in the Classroom Coordinator, Lauren Goble, has compiled a list of agriculture based Christmas books that help children learn while celebrating the holiday! Categories: Ag in the Classroom Agriculture Blog Education Lifestyle Tags: Ag Books Ag in the Classroom Ag Literacy
10/02/2018	This October Make Time to Eat Together, Eat Better with Real Dairy Recent studies link regular family meals (3 to 5 meals per week) with lower rates of risky behaviors, teen pregnancy and depression, as well as higher academic performance and higher self-esteem in children and young adults. Categories: Agriculture Blog Education Food Lifestyle Tags: Dairy Food Recipe