October 23, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 20

USDA offers financial assistance for Helene

farm damage


Risk Management Agency authorizes emergency procedures to help producers with hurricane-related losses.


Animal Disease Traceability rule takes effect Nov. 5


Cattle and bison being moved across state lines will have to have an official electronic ID tag.

Sunbelt Expo Celebrates Ag while remembering Hurricane's impact


N.C.’s Whitaker named Expo Farmer of Year; Redmond represents Georgia.

Shetland sheepdog Belue named 2024 GFB Farm Dog

of the Year


Award recognizes the special role farm dogs play in helping their farmers.

Central-Carrollton, UGA teams win Advocacy in Action contests


Simulated lobbying competition provides realistic scenarios for students to make in-person policy pitches.

GFA Picnic on the Farm highlights Georgia's ag heritage


Event at Georgia Museum of Agriculture offered Southern cuisine, live music from Megan Fowler, and interactive activities.

SAVE THE DATE

GA. SENATE FARMLAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

Oct. 28, Cedartown


GEORGIA FARM BUREAU HAY CONTEST

Oct. 31, deadline for entries


GFB LOOKING FOR NEXT AMBASSADORS: YOU COULD BE ONE!

Nov. 1, application deadline


GEORGIA DEPT. OF AG PESTICIDE CLEAN DAY

Nov. 6, UGA Griffin


CROP INSURANCE FOR APPLES, BLUEBERRIES, PEACHES, WHOLE FARM

Nov. 20, deadline to apply/renew


GEORGIA VETERINARY LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM

Nov. 1, deadline to apply


'GFB WOMEN IN AG SUMMIT

Nov. 11 & 12, Savannah

2024 GFB ANNUAL CONVENTION

Dec. 8-10, Jekyll Island


2025 AFBF CONVENTION

Jan. 23-27, 2025, San Antonio

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GFB HAY DIRECTORY

ongoing


UGA CITRUS ORCHARD NUTRITIONAL SURVEY

Ongoing


CONSERVATION DISTRICTS NO-TILL EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Ongoing


CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OFFER FERAL HOG CONTROL SERVICES

ongoing


988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE OFFERS SUPPORT


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