GFB Field Notes: Farmers' voices and votes matter

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September 16, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 18

Public Policy | Certified Farm Markets | GFB Insurance

Ag Literacy | Young Farmers & Ranchers | Women's Leadership

Senate Ag Committee passes farm bill

With party-line vote, committee sends the bill to the full Senate for consideration.

Farmers' voices and votes matter

GFB encourages members to engage with communities and vote on Nov. 3. Oct. 5 is deadline to registerto vote.

ABAC, UGA Vet School establish rural practice incentive program

Agreement creates a pathway for ABAC students interested in pursuing mixed-animal and food-animal veterinary medicine and serving rural Georgia communities.

Cotton jassid: 2025 experience influenced 2026

Scouting, prompt action are keys to controlling invasive pest that causes "hopper burn."

EPA, Dept. of the Army seek public input on proposed WOTUS rule

WOTUS determines where federal permits are required for certain land use activities.

Observe National Farm Safety and Health Week 2026

"Safety today, Success tomorrow." is theme for annual nationwide event designed to draw attention to farm safety topics.

SAVE THE DATE

GACD SOIL HEALTH WORKSHOP

Sept. 17, registration deadline

Sept. 24, Jefferson

FORESTRY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS

Sept. 18, Reynolds

Sept. 29, Swainsboro

KEL-MAC SADDLE CLUB HORSE SHOWS

Sept. 19 & Oct. 24, Madison

38TH ANNUAL GEORGIA PEANUT TOUR

Sept. 22-24, Savannah & surrounding area

JOINT STUDY COMMITTEE ON GENERATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY OF FAMILY FARMS

Sept. 28, Rome

Additional meetings are tentatively scheduled for Oct. 28 in Douglas and Nov. 20 in Athens.

LALLEMAND ANIMAL NUTRITION SCHOLARSHIPS

Sept. 30, application deadline

GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR

Oct. 8-18, Perry

SUNBELT AG EXPO

Oct. 20-22, Moultrie

GEORGIA FARM BUREAU HAY CONTEST

Oct. 30, deadline to enter

ABAC PCA PRO RODEO EVENT

Nov. 13 & 14, Tifton

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

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