April 30, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 9
Public Policy | Certified Farm Markets | GFB Insurance
Ag Literacy | Young Farmers & Ranchers | Women's Leadership
USDA cancels climate partnership programs
Some programs transitioning into Advancing Markets for Producers initiative.
Will named GFB 8th District Federation Manager
Turner County native assisting district county Farm Bureaus with their daily operations, ag promotion and membership programs.
New officers, award winners recognized at state FFA convention
GFB sponsored Discussion Meet and Extemporaneous Public Speaking Leadership Development Events.
North Georgia summer burn restrictions in effect
Residents in 54 counties prohibited from burning yard and land clearing debris because smoke may affect ozone levels
Second case of Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in Georgia
New positive deer was taken near the first positive and DNR’s CWD Management Area continues to consist of Lanier and Berrien counties.
Ga. Agricultural Commodity Commissions seek nominations until May 23
Nomination forms are available online or can be requested via email.
GFA announces Spring 2025 STEM Challenge winners
More than 550 students in third through fifth grades participated, including special education classes, homeschool groups, and after-school programs.
AFBF asks EPA for clarity in WOTUS regulations
Organization seeks to have rule brought in line with Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court ruling.
JBS agrees to settle its portion of beef class action antitrust suit
Litigation remains ongoing against Tyson Foods, Tyson Fresh Meats, Cargill, Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation and National Beef Packing Company.
2025 GEORGIA FARM DOG OF THE YEAR
May 1, entry deadline
64TH ANNUAL NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION WORKSHOP
May 7 application deadline
June 8-13 camp dates
2025 INTEGRATIVE PRECISION AGRICULTURE CONFERENCE
May 1-2, Perry
2025 GFB SPRING SHOOTOUT
May 3 registration deadline
May 16, Griffin
2025 PESTICIDE CLEAN DAY
May 8 registration
May 13, Johns Creek
FERAL SWINE WORKSHOP AND TRAPPING DEMONSTRATION
May 14, Ludowici
KEL-MAC SADDLE CLUB HORSE SHOWS
May 17, Sept. 20 & Oct. 25
Madison
GFB YF&R DISCUSSION MEET
June 1, entry deadline
AFBF AG INNOVATION CHALLENGE
June 9, entry deadline
AFBF WHITE-REINHARDT AG LITERACY GRANTS
June 13, application deadline
GEORGIA CENTENNIAL FARM APPLICATIONS
June 16, deadline to apply
GEORGIA PIVOT SURVEY
Ongoing
UGA WARNELL SCHOOL OF FORESTRY BOBWHITE QUAIL SURVEY
UGA CITRUS ORCHARD NUTRITIONAL SURVEY
CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OFFER FERAL HOG CONTROL SERVICES
GFB HAY DIRECTORY
988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LINE
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From the Georgia Farm Monitor:
Georgia bill tackles rural veterinarian shortage.
To watch the story, click the photo.
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