Jefferson, GA | For Cain Thurmond, competing this Summer in the GFB YF&R Discussion Meet competition was a no brainer, as the competition is one that fosters conversations that can lead to meaningful solutions – something he says is vital …
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 …
Tifton, GA | While it might be off season for golfers, there is no such thing for those who are tasked with maintaining the fairways and greens. It’s why ABAC, with their turfgrass and Golf Course Management program, as well …
Adairsville, GA | This Christmas season, as many families are embracing their timeless traditions, the Moss family are embracing their own – running this Christmas Tree farm; a tradition that was started by a simple desire to have a real …
Tifton, GA | Georgia is considered of the most agriculturally diverse states in the country with everything from apples to zucchini being grown. However, until recently, that lists did not include citrus, as it needed farmers taking a leap of …
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 …
Fort Valley, GA | It’s a sight producers are excited to see; harvest season. It’s no doubt been a challenging year for producers, especially for those in the path of Hurricane Helene, who, according to Area Pecan Agent, Andrew Sawyer, …
Macon, GA | With harvest season for cotton winding down here in the state, it’s now time to see what months of hard work has produced for the growers. And while quantity is always important, quality is equally as vital. …
Washington, D.C. | Senator Jon Ossoff urged swift bipartisan action from Congress to deliver disaster relief to Georgia farmers devastated by Hurricane Helene. Speaking before a Senate committee, Ossoff described the catastrophic damage caused by the storm to Georgia’s agricultural …
Rome, GA | Farmers dedicate their lives to cultivating the land, building not just livelihoods but legacies. With 70% of farming operations expected to transition within the next 15 years, the need for proactive farm succession planning has never been …
