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March 8, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 5

GFB group visits D.C. seeking support for state's farmers


Wage rate, WOTUS rule key topics members addressed with their U.S. representatives

Ag groups alarmed over AEWR methodology


Dept. of Labor rule goes into effect March 30 setting new wages for migrant workers. 

Duvall tells House Ag Committee of challenges, opportunities


AFBF president notes net farm income decrease, regulatory pressures and labor costs as key issues for U.S. farmers.

2023 Ag Safety Awareness Program Week: Lead the Way in Agriculture


Farm Bureau and U.S. Ag Centers are sharing information about a different safety area each day of ASAP Week.


Masters elected NACD secretary-treasurer; Ponder honored


Brian Ponder was recognized with NACD’s 2022 Friend of Conservation Award.

GFB Names Ben Parker as National Affairs Coordinator


Perry native studied applied biotechnology at University of Georgia

SAVE THE DATE

TATTNALL COUNTY EXTENSION AREA PRODUCTION WORKSHOP

Prescribed Burning

March 13, Lyons


SUMTER COUNTY

FARM SAFETY DAY

March 17, Americus


2023 SPRING FARM STRESS SUMMIT

March 20, Macon


USDA NEW & BEGINNING FARMER RESOURCES WORKSHOP

March 23, Atlens


GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PESTICIDE CLEAN DAY

March 29, Douglas


GACD LOWER CHATTAHOOCHEE FORESTRY CONSERVATION WORKSHOP

March 30, Americus


U.S. COTTON TRUST PROTOCOL

March 31, deadline to enrroll


USDA-NRCS CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM

March 31, deadline to enroll


3RD ANNUAL KUBOTA HOMETOWN PROUD COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM

March 31, deadline to apply


4TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON COUNTY AG CENTER RODEO

March 31-April 1

Tennille


KEL-MAC SADDLE CLUB TRAIL RIDE & BBQ LUNCH

April 1, Colbert

KEL-MAC SADDLE CLUB

HORSE SHOW

April 8, Madison


GFB DAY AT THE BRAVES

April 23, Atlanta


USDA RISK MANAGEMENT TRAINING GRANTS

April 24, deadline to apply


GFA SPRING STEM CHALLENGE

April 28, deadline to enter


GRAIN BIN SAFETY TRAINING CONTEST

April 30


B. FRANK STRICKLAND SCHOLARSHIP FOR AGRICULTURE

May 4, application deadline


KEL-MAC SADDLE CLUB

HORSE SHOW

May 13, Madison


KEL-MAC SADDLE CLUB

HORSE SHOW

Sept. 9, Madison


KEL-MAC SADDLE CLUB

HORSE SHOW

Oct. 7, Madison


UGA PILOT PROGRAM OFFERS FREE TELE-COUNSELING


GFB HAY DIRECTORY

ongoing


CONSERVATION DISTRICTS NO-TIILL EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Ongoing


NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE NOW ACCESSIBLE AT 988

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