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
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
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
CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OFFER FERAL HOG CONTROL SERVICES
GFB HAY DIRECTORY
988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LINE
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From the Georgia Farm Monitor:
Ranger Nick: Inside Georgia's logging industry
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