People & Places

Georgia’s YF&R Competitors Compete in San Antonio

San Antonio, GA | Some of Georgia’s brightest in the world of agriculture were on hand here in San Antonio to compete in this year’s YF&R Competitive events. The journey to get here hasn’t been an easy one, but nonetheless, …

Kaleb & Kaitlyn Marchant: Passionate Advocates for Georgia Agriculture

Athens, GA | Few couples embody the spirit of Georgia Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers program more than Kaleb and Kaitlyn Marchant. Currently serving as the fourth district’s representative on the YF&R committee, each have dedicated their lives to …

YF&R Chairs Reflect on Their Year As Leaders

Cave Spring, GA | For Cleve and Emilia Jackson, the choice to serve and lead as the Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher State Committee Chairs was an easy decision, and was something they had a shared desire to …

Food Bank Helping Rural Families Hurt by Hurricane

Valdosta, GA | Holidays are always a busy time of year around The Second Harvest Food Bank of South Georgia. However, this year, thanks to Hurricane Helene, things are kicked up into overdrive, as they also look to help those …

Ellijay Mushroom Producer Strengthens a Community

Ellijay, GA | Known as the fungus among us, mushrooms are one of the most versatile ingredients to any dish. And this farm in Ellijay is looking to get them out of the dark and into the spotlight here in …

Developing the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders

Perry, GA | For the second year in a row, kids coming through the Georgia Grown building at the Georgia National Fair got the chance to be a part of a unique educational experience known as the Georgia Grown Classroom …