January 30, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 2

Public Policy | Certified Farm Markets | GFB Insurance


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

HPAI Confirmed in 2nd Commercial Poultry Flock in Elbert County


HPAI has been confirmed in a second commercial poultry flock located about 210 yards from the flock announced Jan. 17.

Thurmond finishes second in AFBF Discussion Meet


Anderson, Marchants represent Georgia in other AFBF YF&R competitive events; Jackson named to national YF&R committee.

GFB members step up and drive forward at AFBF Convention


Habersham County receives County of Excellence Award; McCall re-elected to AFBF board.

GFB signs onto letter supporting Rollins as Ag Secretary


More than 400 ag groups, including AFBF call for ag secretary nominee to be confirmed.

Peanut Show honors farmers, supporters, provides updates


Ryan Ireland named Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer. Daniel Johnson receives district award.

Deer Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in Lanier County


Georgia DNR establishes CWD management area that includes Lanier and Berrien Counties

SAVE THE DATE

ELAP LIVESTOCK DISASTER ASSISTANCE

Jan. 30 deadline to apply for 2024 losses


FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION FOR SPECIALTY CROPS

Jan. 31 deadline to apply


FRESH MARKET TOMATOES, PECANS CROP INSURANCE

Jan. 31, deadline to apply/renew


INFO SESSION: EPD ISSUING WATER PERMITS IN LOWER FLINT

Feb. 6, Camilla


GFB DAY AT THE CAPITOL

Feb. 11, Atlanta


32nd ANNUAL FOCUS ON GENOMIC ENHANCED EPDs BULL SALE

Feb. 13, Athens


2025 FLAVOR OF GEORGIA FOOD PRODUCT CONTEST

Feb. 13, deadline to enter

March 13-14, first round of judging

April 17, final round of judging


SWEET MARKET CORN CROP INSURANCE

Feb. 15, deadline to apply/renew


AMERICAN PECAN PROMOTION BOARD

Feb. 15, 2025, deadline for nominations


GFB DISTRICT 8

FARM SAFETY DAY

Feb. 21, Plains


GA PORK PRODUCERS MEETING AND NATIONAL PORK BOARD ELECTION

Feb. 28, Macon

GEORGIA FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS

March 1, deadline to apply


AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

March 1, deadline to apply



2025 GFB MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL ART CONTESTS

March 7, deadline for county Farm Bureaus to submit entries

63rd ANNUAL GEORGIA CATTLEMEN'S CONVENTION

March 12-14, 2025


2025 FARM STRESS SUMMIT

March 13, Statesboro


CROP AND DAIRY SAFETY NET PROGRAMS

March 31, DMC

April 15, ARC & PLC


UGA CITRUS ORCHARD NUTRITIONAL SURVEY

Ongoing


PIEDMONT CONSERVATION DISTRICT FERAL SWINE SERVICES

Ongoing


CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OFFER FERAL HOG CONTROL SERVICES

Ongoing


GFB HAY DIRECTORY


988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LINE

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