November 23, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 23

Perdue, Loeffler and several of Georgia's U.S. representatives seek review of impact imports have on Southeastern farmers.  

On Dec. 1 the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture will begin raising money to take the mobile classroom to schools in low-income areas.  

It's been a tough year, but Georgia's ag community has much to be thankful for as GFB members share.

UGA's Poultry Science Dept. has developed a high school course to introduce students to poultry science & signed a transfer agreement with the University of North Georgia to prepare students for the 168,000 jobs Georgia's poultry sector offers.

An alliance of groups representing farmers, forestry owners, the food sector, state governments and environmental advocates have developed a set of recommendations to guide federal climate policy.

American Farm Bureau's 35th annual survey to gauge the cost of a typical Thanksgiving dinner shows that a meal for 10 guests comes in at less than $5 per person.

America’s leading ag organizations are asking the Trump administration to “deepen trade discussions” to remove European Union (EU) retaliatory tariffs targeting U.S. food and ag exports. 

Smitty Lamb of Wadley, Ga., is one of five new directors elected to the '20-'21 American Angus Association Board of Directors.

Georgia's 2020 soybean crop could end up better than predicted earlier this year.
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Check out the latest episode, where the gang talks about GFB's I Farm. I vote. campaign, fighting fatigue on the farm, and more!

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From the Georgia Farm Monitor:

Atlanta high school teaches the fundamentals of ag

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Member benefit spotlight: Georgia Farm Bureau Medicare Supplement Plan

Georgia Farm Bureau is partnering with Family Life Insurance Company to offer its members a new Medicare supplement plan. It’s built to help with costs Medicare alone doesn’t cover.

Plan features include:


• No network restrictions. If a medical provider accepts Medicare, you will be covered.
• Competitive Rates. Get the great Farm Bureau value and service you’ve come to expect.
• No Waiting Period for Pre-Existing Conditions. Once you’re enrolled, you’re covered.
• Enrollment Discount. Receive a $35 premium discount upon initial enrollment.  


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