Valdosta, GA | While the Farm Bill might be stuck in limbo in the nation’s capital, Georgia farmers recently received some good news in Valdosta, where Governor Brian Kemp signed into law a number of bills aimed at helping the …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoFUVRPtK60 Washington D.C. | Home to world class museums, breath taking monuments and some of the most powerful people in the world, Washington DC serves at the backdrop for those looking to affect change. That’s why every year, GFB county …
Atlanta, GA | In Atlanta, legislators are hard at work under the Gold Dome, as they’ve officially passed the halfway mark, chugging along towards Sine Die. This year, just like any year, ag is a big topic of discussion, as …
Perry, GA In just over four months, state legislators will be returning under the Gold Dome and kicking off the 2024 session. Just like with every year, there are a number of ag issues they’re hoping to address, which is …
Atlanta, GA With input costs up across the board, farmers are looking for any way to cut their spending in order to stay out of the red. It’s a concern the Georgia Farm Bureau legislative team is well aware of, …
Atlanta, GA In the last few decades, the state of Georgia has seen rapid growth, but that growth has come at a cost. That cost: land that was once used to produce food, fiber, and shelter. In fact, since the …
Washington, D.C. For the first time in three years, Georgia Farm Bureau legislative staff, Directors, and County Presidents made the trip to Washington to advocate for the ag industry – something GFB President, Tom McCall says is vitally important, especially …
Atlanta, GA Once a year in Atlanta, grassroots advocacy comes to life as Georgia Farm Bureau members gather for a chance to hear about the important ag issues being debated and for a chance to meet with their representatives – …
Agricultural Bills Passed During 2019 Session HB 35: Poultry Diagnostic Center Tax Exemption Reps. Watson, Dunahoo, Rhodes, LaRiccia, Jasperse, and Corbett This bill will create a state sales tax exemption specifically for supplies and tools of the Veterinary Poultry Diagnostic …
Macon, GA – History was made at this year’s Georgia FFA Convention as new legislation was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal. Governor Deal signed Senate Bill 330, or what is called the “Green Agricultural Education Act” in a …
