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May 15, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 10

Georgia Foundation for Agriculture names GFA scholarship recipients


Twenty-four students selected to receive a total of $65,000 in scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Federal agencies announce assistance to help dairies fight H5N1


USDA to offer financial aid for lost milk production in herds affected by H5N1 and expanding reimbursement originally offered to cover costs of testing.

Georgia Junior National Livestock champions win cash and buckles


GFB awarded a total of $18,000 in prize money to the grand champion exhibitors in 10 different divisions.

UGA Associate Dean for Extension Laura Perry Johnson retires


Johnson worked with CAES and UGA Extension more than 35 years, covering a variety of roles at the county, district and state levels.

Georgia peanut, blueberry growers vote to continue ag commodity commissions


Georgia peanut farmers invest $2 per ton annually and blueberry growers $5 per ton to be used in the program areas of research, promotion and education.

Georgia peaches poised for sweet comeback


Optimism is based on a full winter of dormancy and a long, cool spring of perfect weather along with well-rested fruit-bearing trees in their prime.

Soybean producers have opportunity to request referendum


Soybean producers have until May 31 to request vote on the Soybean Promotion and Research Order. 

USAID commits $200 million to fight hunger through use of RUTF


In a ceremony at MANA Nutrition plant in Fitzgerald, agency pledged the money in support procurement and distribution of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) and other specialized nutritious foods.

Farmers reminded of help available during Mental Health Month


AFBF's Farm Family Wellness Alliance offers Togetherall, a safe, clinically moderated peer-to-peer community, where members around the world are there to give members’ mental well-being a boost.

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2024 GFB SPRING SHOOTOUT

May 17, Griffin



KEL-MAC SADDLE CLUB HORSE SHOWS

Morgan County Ag Center

May 18

Sept. 7

Oct. 5


PARAQUAT CERTIFICATION TRAINING WEBINARS

May 20, 21, 28, and 30. All sessions start at 2 p.m. Click here to register.


FERAL SWINE WORKSHOPS & TRAPPING DEMONSTRATION

May 22, Danielsville


EPD MEETINGS RE: SWGA WATER WITHDRAWAL PERMITS

May 23, Albany

June 13, Dawson


SUSTAINABLE U.S. PEANUT PROGRAM

May 31, enrollment deadline


GFB YF&R SUMMER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE & PHOTO CONTEST

June 1, deadline to register for conference

June 7, deadline to enter photo contest


GEORGIA BEEF DAY

June 1, Blairsville

AFBF WHITE-REINHARDT GRANTS

June 14, deadline to apply


FARM BUREAU AG INNOVATION CHALLENGE

Apply by June 15 to vie for $100,000


GEORGIA-FLORIDA TOBACCO TOUR

June 17-19, various locations


SUNBELT EXPO FIELD RESEARCH SHOWCASE

July 10-24, Moultrie


HEREFORDS IN THE COVE

Aug. 3, Rock Springs


GEORGIA AG LABOR RELATIONS FORUM

Aug. 20-21, Tifton


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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