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August 19, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 16
Public Policy | Certified Farm Markets | GFB Insurance
Ag Literacy | Young Farmers & Ranchers | Women's Leadership
GDA working to disperse HH block grant funds by
end of fall
Georgia Farm Bureau kicks off its annual policy development process with 47th Annual Commodity Conference
Senate farm bill stuck in Ag Committee after markup vote fails
Vote fell along party lines but failed to pass due to absence of two members; Boozman says the committee will revisit the bill in September.
GFC Director Sabo shares good news for forestry
Georgia Grown Wood marketing campaign aims to get locally sourced lumber into home improvement and construction supply stores.
Lynn Smith receives 2026 GFB Commodity Award
Smith served in the Georgia General Assembly for three decades and her work on the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee helped protect Georgia’s natural resources and farm economy.
Agricultural Data: More legal questions than answers
Farmers facing significant practical concerns over privacy and security of their agricultural data.
Public policy: Cultivate relationships and make sure you vote
GFB Public Policy staff urge members to pursue and maintain engagement with elected officials.
H-2A wage rates to increase for most of the country
Georgia among nearly 40 states where the AEWR will increase for 2026-2027.
FinCEN ends BOI reporting requirements for many businesses
Rule, which implemented the Corporate Transparency Act, required businesses to divulge personal information for their owners.
UGA Tifton enrollment approaches 2,500 students
CAES Assistant Dean and Tifton Campus Director Timothy Grey briefs GFB members about campus programs.
SAVE THE DATE
GEORGIA PEANUT COMMISSION INNOVATION AWARD
Aug. 20, application deadline
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA PECAN FIELD DAY
RSVP by Aug. 20
Aug. 26, Odum
GFB COUNTY VOICES, CAPITOL CHOICES MEETINGS
Aug. 25, Brooklet
GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL LABOR RELATIONS FORUM
Aug. 25-26, Tifton
IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS
Aug. 26, Alma
Aug. 27, Lyons
GEORGIA EPD REGIONAL WATER COUNCILS
Aug. 29, deadline for nominations
ARC/PLC BASE ACRES ALLOCATION
Aug. 31, deadline to update
AFBF VETERAN FARMER AWARD
Sept. 1, application deadline
COTTON & PEANUT RESEARCH FIELD DAY
Sept. 2, Tifton
GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR TICKETS FLASH SALE
Sept. 2 & 3
online only
GEORGIA PECAN GROWERS ASSOCIATION FALL FIELD DAY
Sept. 3, Leesburg
AFBF FARM 250 PHOTO CONTEST
Sept. 9, entry deadline
GEORGIA FOUNDATION FOR AG 2026 STEM CHALLENGE
Sept. 11, application deadline
2026 GEORGIA FORAGES CONFERENCE
Sept. 17, Tifton
GACD SOIL HEALTH WORKSHOP
Sept. 17, registration deadline
Sept. 24, Jefferson
KEL-MAC SADDLE CLUB HORSE SHOWS
Sept. 19 & Oct. 24, Madison
38TH ANNUAL GEORGIA PEANUT TOUR
Sept. 22-24, Savannah & surrounding area
MERCER MEDICAL SCHOOL SURVEY ON FARMER CANCER PREVENTION
Sept. 30, deadline for submissions
LALLEMAND ANIMAL NUTRITION SCHOLARSHIPS
Sept. 30, application deadline
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU HAY CONTEST
Oct. 30, deadline to enter
2ND ANNUAL GFB PB&J 5K
Nov. 14, Perry
GEORGIA FFA STUDENT FARMER MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY
Open until March 2027
GFB HAY DIRECTORY
CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OFFER FERAL HOG CONTROL SERVICES
Ongoing
988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LINE
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From the Georgia Farm Monitor:
Hidden farm hazards: Why farmers must watch for overhead and underground power lines.
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