GFB Field Notes: GFB urges farmers to participate in deer damage survey

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October 12, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 19

Public Policy | Certified Farm Markets | GFB Insurance

PARDON OUR PROGRESS!

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Farmers asked to participate in deer crop damage survey

Data collected from this survey will be used in support of increased mitigation measures and reform. Nov. 10 is deadline to submit survey.

2023 Sunbelt Ag Expo - Agriculture

in Action

Georgia Farm Bureau will be on hand to share info about the organization’s programs and advocacy work on behalf of Georgia agriculture.

UGA dedicates

new poultry science department building

The new poultry department home will give faculty, staff and students access to modern labs, meeting spaces and classrooms with the latest technology.

Walmart to open dairy processing plant in Valdosta

$350 million facility will employ approximately 400 people and will provide milk to 750 Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations across the Southeast.

U.S. Depts. of Labor, Homeland Security propose H-2A changes

New rules seek to expand organized labor’s access to both farms and employee/employer’s private information.

Sangster joins Georgia Foundation for Agriculture staff

Crisp County native and ABAC graduate will work as a fundraising and events assistant.

APHIS to spread rabies vaccine in selected areas

The Dalton project will cover areas in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. APHIS will also distribute baits in the Greater Chattanooga, area.

Ag groups seek herbicide strategy withdrawal

Southern Cotton Growers has organized a petition asking EPA to withdraw the herbicide strategy. Growers can sign by October 20.

Ware County Farm Bureau hosts community safety day

Event presented a chance for the public to meet first responders in a non-crisis setting and get an up-close look at cool emergency vehicles.

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STUDY COMMITTEE ON

PUBLIC ACCESS TO WATERWAYS

Meetings

Oct. 18, Mineral Bluff

Oct. 25, Statesboro

HOUSE RURAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEETINGS

Oct. 25, Statesboro

Nov. 16, Athens

HENRY COUNTY BEEKEEPIING SHORT COURSE

Oct. 28, McDonough

GFB HAY CONTEST

Oct. 31, deadline to enter

2024 GFB AMBASSADORS

Nov. 1, application deadline

GEORGIA AG LABOR RELATIONS FORUM

Nov. 14-15, Tifton

Nov. 6 deadline for early registration

USDA DISCRIMINATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Jan. 13, 2024, application to apply

GFB HAY DIRECTORY

ongoing

CONSERVATION DISTRICTS NO-TILL EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Ongoing

988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE OFFERS SUPPORT

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