January 9, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 1
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Georgia's new senator appointed to Senate Ag Committee.


Cherokee County farmer led GFB YF&R Committee in 2019.


Jimmersons, Kinsauls and Marchant will compete for national honors at AFBF Convention.

Both contests offer cash prizes. Deadline to enter is Feb. 28 for both contests.


Jan. 31 is deadline to apply for new coverage or make changes to existing coverage


Agreement is expected to increase U.S. ag exports & gross domestic product


Georgia's updated plan designed to comply with USDA requirements.


UGA CAED will accept entries through Feb. 7. Winners will be announced April 7.


NCGA, House Ag Chairman Peterson criticize how rule handles small refinery waivers.

Pardue has served as CAES Dean since 2016.


Borden CEO says company filing is in response to rising costs and dairy market challenges.


Clifton was the first African American to serve as a dean at UGA

SAVE THE DATE

Jan. 9-12, Savannah

Jan. 14, deadline to apply

Jan. 16, Tifton

Jan. 17, Calhoun

Jan. 19-22, Savannah

Jan. 21, Tifton

Jan. 21, Macon
Jan. 23, Gainesville
Jan. 28, Lyons
Jan. 30, Bainbridge
Jan. 31, Tifton

Jan. 27-March 9

Jan. 29, Tifton

Jan. 30, Lakeland

 Jan. 31, deadline to apply

Feb. 1, deadline to apply

Feb. 1, Woodland
(Jan. 27 is registration deadline)

Feb. 26-27, Waco
(Feb. 17 is registration deadline)

March 1, Deadline to apply

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