Photo by Jay Stone
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
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
May 13, Madison
Sept. 9, Madison
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
From the Georgia Farm Monitor:
Georgia sheep dog heroically saves flock from a dozen coyotes
To watch the story, click the photo.
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