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January 29, 2025 Vol. 8, No. 2
Public Policy | Certified Farm Markets | GFB Insurance
Ag Literacy | Young Farmers & Ranchers | Women's Leadership
HPAI confirmed at second Walker Co. farm and at farm in Hart Co.
Poultry producers urged to be vigilant in their biosecurity measures.
Farm Bureau urges Congress to pass farm assistance
Senate Agriculture Committee proposal would expand coverage of Farmer Bridge Assistance, update payment limitations, expand support for specialty crop producers and more.
Foresty industry task force makes recommendations
Report details recommendations to bolster the forest products sector, diversify markets, and secure the industry’s long-term sustainability.
Georgia Peanut Farm show includes updates and industry awards
Bulloch County's Anderson named 2026 Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer. Koehler inducted into Peanut Hall of Fame.
GFB seeks volunteers for Ag Technology Committee
Special-issue group will work to identify policy and advocacy priorities surrounding agricultural technology. Deadline to apply is Jan. 31.
USDA programs available to aid recovery from winter storms
Insurance, conservation and loan programs offered to help farms suffering losses from extreme cold weather.
UGA Ag Forecast: 2026 to be challenging;
Gelber named Farmer of the Year
Macon County dairyman will represent Georgia in the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year contest.
Hotel opens at Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
Hotel features 129 rooms, 1824 Kitchen & Bar and covered walking access to Miller-Murphy-Howard Building.
ABAC names new dean of Stafford School of Business
School earns prestigious business school accreditation ACBSP.
CROP INSURANCE FOR FRESH MARKET TOMATOES, PECANS
Feb. 2, deadline to enroll/renew
GEORGIA PEANUT COMMISSION RESEARCH REPORT DAY
Feb. 4, Tifton
2026 GFB WOMEN IN AG SUMMIT
March 19-20, Savannah
Feb . 5, registration deadline
GFB DAY AT THE CAPITOL
Feb. 10, Atlanta
33rd ANNUAL UGA FOCUS ON GENOMIC ENHANCED PEDS BULL SALE
Feb. 11 (NE Ga. Beef Short Course), Athens
Feb. 12, 2026, Athens
SAVANNAH RIVER FIRE FESTIVAL
Feb. 21, Guyton
GEORGIA CITRUS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Feb. 24, Tifton
GEORGIA FORAGE & GRASSLAND COUNCIL GRAZING SUMMIT
Feb. 27-28, Carrollton
GEORGIA FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS
March 1, 2026, deadline to apply
GFB MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL ART CONTESTS
March 6, deadline for county Farm Bureaus to submit entries.
Students interested in entering their local contest should contact their county Farm Bureau for local deadline.
GEORGIA FARM STRESS SUMMIT
March 12, Fort Valley
NATIONAL WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE SURVEY
March 31, deadline for sumissions
SDRP SECOND STAGE, MILK AND ON-FARM STORAGE PAYMENTS
April 30, 2026, SDRP stages 1 and 2 deadline
UGA CITRUS ORCHARD NUTRITIONAL SURVEY
Ongoing
CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OFFER FERAL HOG CONTROL SERVICES
GFB HAY DIRECTORY
988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LINE
GFB Available Anytime, Anywhere
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