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05/09/2018	Incorporating Beef into a Healthy Lifestyle Instead of scooping a protein substitute out of a container, head to the beef counter at your local grocery store! Categories: Agriculture Blog Lifestyle Tags: Agriculture Beef Health
05/10/2018	New Member Benefit: Great Wolf Lodge The newest addition to your benefits has arrived just in time for summer vacation! Categories: Blog Lifestyle Tags: Member Benefits
06/04/2018	Fighting Pollen? Fight Smarter with These Pollen-Busting Tips Are your sinuses clogged? Do you feel like you are walking in a sea of yellow dust? Have you washed your car three times this week? Welcome to pollen season in Georgia. Categories: Blog Lifestyle Tags: Pollen Spring
10/16/2018	Soy In Your Car? Soybeans are the second-largest crop grown on U.S. farms, and while the Midwest is the heartland of soybean production, Georgia farmers planted more than 150,000 acres of soybeans in 2017. Categories: Agriculture Blog Tags: Agriculture
06/19/2018	“Get More with Milk” during National Dairy Month! Dairy Month honors the hard work and dedication it takes to produce wholesome, nutritious milk. Learn more about nutritional value, dairy farmers and the happy cows that keep our thirst quenched! Categories: Agriculture Blog Lifestyle Tags: Diary Farmer farming Milk
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
09/02/2018	Young Farmer Jesse Patrick, Bridges the Gap Between Past and Present A sixth-generation farmer, Jesse Patrick grew up on a 700-cow dairy farm in Eatonton. To say farming is in his blood would be an understatement. Categories: Agriculture Blog Farm Bureau Lifestyle Tags: Farm Farmers Georgia Farm Life Jobs in Agriculture Life Lessons Young Farmers
08/30/2018	Fall Events at Your Local Certified Farm Market All year round our Certified Farm Markets are bustling with agritoruism! Categories: Agriculture Agritourism Blog Certified Farm Markets Lifestyle Tags: Agritourism Fall
09/03/2018	Peanut Butter Whip with Apples Our partners at The Dairy Alliance shared their this quick and in-season back-to-school snack that's sure to score an afternoon A+! Categories: Agriculture Blog Certified Farm Markets Food Tags: Apples Certified Farm Markets Recipes
09/18/2018	Smart Southerner A rural Bainbridge boy, raised on the religion of football, grew to become one of the nation’s leading influencers in college athletics. Meet Kirby Smart, head coach of the University of Georgia football team. Categories: Blog Lifestyle Tags: Georgia Neighbors Magazine Lifestyle
09/16/2018	Who Grew My Breakfast? Ever wondered how many farmers it takes to help you make the most important meal of the day? As the leading industry in Georgia, agriculture is all around you – especially when you and your family break bread around the table. Categories: Agriculture Blog Certified Farm Markets Food Lifestyle Tags: Certified Farm Markets Food Local Recipes
09/15/2018	Wherever You Go, We're There With You Personal property loss can be a difficult experience, no matter if it’s a small fender-bender or significant damage to your home. The good news is, Georgia Farm Bureau is here to help. Categories: Blog Insurance Lifestyle Tags: Insurance
09/17/2018	Tale of a Trailblazer Georgia Cattlemen’s Association President Kristy Arnold is changing perceptions of women’s role in agriculture. Categories: Agriculture Blog Lifestyle Tags: Agriculture Life Lessons Lifestyle
09/14/2018	Fresh Fixins with Georgia-Based Chef, Matthew Newton With help from our Certified Farm Markets, Chef Matthew Newton of The Rookery in Macon shares his favorite tailgating recipes. This starting lineup will tackle your palate with flavor & help you score a touchdown with friends at your next tailgate party. Categories: Agriculture Blog Food Lifestyle Tags: Certified Farm Markets Recipes
12/04/2018	Holiday Gift Guide A handful of good things you're sure to fancy this fall - best served alongside a mug of apple cider and a cozy scarf. Categories: Agriculture Agritourism Blog Certified Farm Markets Food Lifestyle Tags: Certified Farm Markets Georgia Made Local
09/12/2018	I Farm. I Vote. I Farm. I Vote. is an initiative to encourage Georgia’s farmers and rural communities to exercise their civic duty to vote and to provide education on candidates’ policy positions. Categories: Agriculture Blog Legislative Tags: Agriculture Legislative
11/27/2018	Drop Biscuit Pear Cobbler Craving something sweet to enjoy on a cold fall night? This Southern classic is sure to hit the spot and is versatile depending upon what fruit is season. Categories: Blog Food Lifestyle Tags: Dessert Pears Recipes
10/29/2018	Pumpkin Whoopie Pies As an iconic fall flavor, dusting off the pumpkin recipes lets us know the season of giving thanks is upon us! Our Certified Farm Market Program has 16 different locations across the state where you can pop in and pick up a pumpkin of your choice. Categories: Agritourism Blog Certified Farm Markets Food Lifestyle Tags: Dessert Pumpkin Recipes
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
11/01/2018	Growing the Next Generation of Farm Leaders Last week, AFBF President Zippy Duvall had the privilege of spending a day at the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis. He spoke with students from across the country on some pressing issues facing agriculture and rural America. Categories: Agriculture Blog Tags: 4-H AFBF FFA
11/08/2018	UGA Economist Believes Georgia Farmers Need Financial Relief Immediately To avoid losing their farms following Hurricane Michael, Georgia farmers need financial relief as soon as possible. Categories: Agriculture Blog Tags: Hurricane Michael
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
04/11/2018	The Farmers' Wave In my travels around our tiny piece of rural Georgia, I pass many folks on the road that may not know me and I may not know them, but we abide by the common country courtesy of the wave. Categories: Agriculture Blog Lifestyle Tags: Family Life Lessons Traditions
04/24/2018	What's it like to be a National FFA Officer? As the National FFA Southern Region Vice President, Ian Bennett will spend about three hundred days of the next year on the road, traveling over one hundred thousand miles and doing somewhere in the neighborhood of about sixty-five facilitated workshops. Categories: Agriculture Blog Lifestyle Tags: Agriculture FFA Georgia Farm Life Young Farmers
07/11/2018	Collard Greens While these fibrous leafy greens are available year-round, collard greens are at their prime from January to June! Categories: Blog Food Lifestyle Tags: Certified Farm Markets Collard Greens Local Recipes Savory
03/29/2018	Farm talk with celebrity chef, Kevin Gillespie Here’s your chance to get to know Kevin Gillespie, the engaging Georgia-native who’s making headlines and garnering national attention for his unique and fresh take on farm-raised, artisan food. Categories: Agriculture Blog Food Lifestyle Tags: Farm farming Food Georgia Farm Life
03/19/2018	Fresh Fixins with Georgia-Based Chef, Cissy Bates With help from two of our Certified Farm Markets, Thompson Farms and B&G Honey Farm, Chef Cissy Bates shares the perfect recipes for a wipe-your-brow, sipping' on sweet-tea, spring afternoon. Categories: Blog Food Lifestyle Tags: Certified Farm Markets Entrée Green Beans Honey Pork Recipes Savory Sweet
04/19/2018	Common Mistakes 20-Somethings Make When Buying Insurance Part 2 in the series: What mistakes could you be making in how you buy insurance. Categories: Blog Insurance Lifestyle Tags: Insurance Life Lessons
05/17/2018	Products We Love: Goodson Pecans Georgia is chock-full of products that are born and bred, right here in our great state! Categories: Blog Certified Farm Markets Food Tags: Agriculture Pecans Products We Love
03/25/2018	A 20-Somethings Guide to Understanding Risk Part 1 in the series: What mistakes could you be making in how you buy insurance. Categories: Blog Insurance Lifestyle Tags: Insurance Lifestyle
04/01/2018	Strawberry Season is Here! Strawberries are ripe and ready for picking across the state of Georgia! Categories: Agriculture Agritourism Blog Lifestyle Tags: Certified Farm Market Farm Farmers Spring Strawberries Travel
04/25/2018	5 reasons to get involved in Young Farmers & Ranchers Learn what involvement in YF&R means to current members from across the state of Georgia! Categories: Agriculture Blog Farm Bureau Lifestyle Tags: Farmers Lifestyle YF&R
05/29/2018	Beef Cattle Production in Georgia As we have entered the Month of May which happens to be Georgia Beef Month and National Beef Month, it is a perfect time to highlight our beef industry here, the producers, and all of the many reasons why great beef comes from Georgia. Categories: Agriculture Blog Food Lifestyle Tags: Agriculture Beef Lifestyle
05/14/2018	Deviled Eggs Deviled eggs are a southern staple no matter how you slice it, dice it, mix it or garnish it! Categories: Blog Certified Farm Markets Food Lifestyle Tags: CFM Eggs Recipe Savory
01/02/2018	8 Things To Know About CUVA There are so many acronyms out there, it’s hard to keep them all straight. One acronym that is critically important to Georgia farmers is CUVA, or the Conservation Use Value Assessment. Categories: Blog Legislative Tags: Property
02/13/2018	Sweet Potato Fries A different take on traditional fries that are tasty and can be enjoyed year round. Help us celebrate National Sweet Potato Month by adding these to your dinner menu. Categories: Blog Certified Farm Markets Food Lifestyle Tags: Certified Farm Market Georgia Farm Life Savory Snack Sweet Potatoes Vegetable
02/15/2018	Meet Tucker Felkins, State FFA President Tucker shares the goals he hopes to achieve during tenure as a state officer! Categories: Agriculture Blog Lifestyle Tags: Farm Farmers FFA Georgia Farm Life Life Lessons Young Farmers
02/18/2018	Meet Hinkley Hood, State FFA Secretary Hinkley explains what drove him to run for state office! Categories: Agriculture Blog Lifestyle Tags: Farm Farmers FFA Georgia Farm Life Life Lessons Young Farmers
05/06/2018	Jobs in Ag: Education Meet Matthew Darby, Agriculture Education Teacher at Northside High School in Houston County. Categories: Agriculture Blog Tags: Jobs in Ag
07/31/2018	Georgia Harvest Calendar Want to know what's available and when? Check out the Georgia Harvest Calendar to find out! Categories: Agriculture Agritourism Blog Certified Farm Markets Food Tags: Agriculture Fruits Seasonal Vegetables
05/01/2018	Savory Ribeye Steak Steak can be an intimidating meat to add to your dinner rotation. With this easy recipe you can make in the oven with a cast iron skillet, you will be adding steak to the menu every week. Categories: Blog Food Tags: Beef Certified Farm Market Steak
03/13/2018	The Dirt on Compost Let's talk more about the benefits of composting, what not to add to your compost pile, and how to know what's best for your garden. Categories: Blog DIY Gardening Tags: Composting DIY Gardening
02/26/2018	Strawberry Fruit Pizza We heard it was National Strawberry Day and thought there was no better way to celebrate than by whipping up a sweet treat! This fruit pizza is a go to when fresh berries are in season, and lucky for us, strawberries will be here before you know it! Categories: Blog Food Lifestyle Tags: Strawberries
08/28/2018	Transparency on the Farm Each of us is unique. We come from different places, work different jobs, and enjoy different hobbies. But one thing that we all have in common is food. Categories: Agriculture Agritourism Blog Tags: Farm Farmers Social Media
03/04/2018	Don't Rely on Guardian Angels to Stay Safe on the Farm Farm kids have tough guardian angels who wear jeans, helmets and steel-toe boots. Categories: Agriculture Blog Lifestyle Tags: Agricultural Safety Awareness Week Georgia Farm Life Life Lessons
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