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June 15, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 12
Public Policy
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Certified Farm Markets
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GFB Insurance
Ag Literacy
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Young Farmers & Ranchers
A dive into Georgia Farm Bureau history
GFB growth
Longtime county president reminisces
Longtime members, staff share memories
Mercer researchers release results of farm stress survey
The survey showed 96% of Georgia farmers are either moderately or highly stressed.
Tom McCall appointed to
GNFA board
GFB president sworn onto GNFA board during June 7 ceremony at governor's office.
WHIP+ name changed to ERP as USDA ad hoc disaster program
Program is for commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disasters in 2020 and 2021
Georgia Vet Loan Repayment program taking applications until Aug. 1
Selected veterinarians can receive up to $18,000 payments on their outstanding student loans.
Senate panel hears farmers' international trade troubles
Georgia farmers' difficulty with produce imports, peanut export barriers detailed in June 9 hearing.
Brim, Thompson appointed to Georgia FSA State Committee
Committee is responsible for the oversight of farm programs and county committee operations.
USDA designates eight Georgia counties as primary disaster areas
Designation makes producers in primary and 21 contiguous counties eligible for federal emergency loans.
Citrus canker detected in
Georgia grove
Federal guidelines require surveys to determine the extent of citrus canker establishment in the state.
SAVE THE DATE
WINTERGREEN 2022
June 21-23, Duluth
2022 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE
June 30, deadline to request survey
CROP INSURANCE FOR GEORGIA CABBAGE GROWERS
July 1, deadline to enroll or renew
AFBF FARM DOG OF THE YEAR
July 1, deadline to enter
GA COTTON COMMISSION SEEKING
COTTON BOARD NOMINATIONS
SUNBELT EXPO FIELD DAY
July 21, Moultrie
Learn practical information from the region’s top agricultural scientists.
PICNIC ON THE FARM EVENTURE
Join the Georgia Foundation of Agriculture Sept. 17 at Engelheim Vineyard in Ellijay
KEL-MAC SADDLE CLUB HORSE SHOWS
Madison
Sept. 17
Oct. 8
GEORGIA AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL
HARVEST CELEBRATION
Nov. 18, Athens
Register by Aug. 1 for chance at prizes
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