GFB Field Notes: GFB holds 2024 annual convention

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December 18, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 24

Public Policy | Certified Farm Markets | GFB Insurance

Georgia Farm Bureau elects Board of Directors for 2025

McCall reelected GFB president for third term. Johnson redesignated 1st vice president. Caldwell reelected Middle Georgia Vice President, Sims continues as North Georgia vice president.

Georgia Farm Bureau presents 2024 state awards

Organization honors REAP counties, Volunteers of the Year, Ag In The Classroom Teacher of the Year and winners in the GFB Hay Contest.

GFB members assemble for 87th annual convention

Kemp leads slate of speakers at three-day event, which featured a trade show, awards presentations and educational sessions.

Georgia EPD to resume issuing permits in Lower Flint & Chattahoochee

New water withdrawal permits to be issued for first time in more than a decade.

USDA begins milk testing strategy to address H5N1 in dairy herds

State Veterinarian Hennebelle and the Georgia Department of Agriculture Dairy Division finalizing plan with USDA; testing expected to begin in January.

Judge halts Corporate Transparency Act implementation

Court determines law unconstitutional because it extends beyond limits of congressional power.

USDA provides compliance flexibilities for hurricane relief

Move intended too expedite payments under relief programs for Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.

New Georgia AgriLeaders class announced.

Participants in the 2025-2026 AGL class will focus on developing leadership skills.

Hodges receives state award for conservation efforts

Swainsboro farmer helps connect minority landowners to resources to help them achieve their conservation goals.

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March 12-14, 2025

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