Burke County Farm Bureau

06/21/2026

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Macon, Burke, and Sumter counties lead the way in Georgia milk production. These communities are at the heart of our state's dairy industry — and we're proud to support the farmers who make it happen.

06/18/2026

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Today is our 89th Birthday! Join us in celebrating 89 years of supporting farmers and consumers who have a passion for Georgia agriculture!

06/17/2026

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06/08/2026

Get those photos in!

The GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Photo Contest is now open! If you love photography and Georgia agriculture, we want to see your best work.

Enter by June 12th at https://gfb.ag/yfrphoto and share this with anyone who might be interested!

06/05/2026

Who could use $500 to teach Ag in your. Classroom?

06/02/2026

Watch local farmers explain the strife of farming. Thankfully the rain has abated some of the struggle. Click the link below.

https://youtu.be/dMFDkclA1Vw?si=uG9Ar4ml2ivQF6W-

06/02/2026

Watch local farmers explain about the current strife on the farm. Thankfully the rain has abated part of that struggle.

https://youtu.be/dMFDkclA1Vw?si=V_Nf1uZJ8u2ZvbqO

05/14/2026

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Registration is now open for the 2026 Young Farmers & Ranchers Summer Leadership Conference.

Join us July 15–18 on Jekyll Island for a time of learning, leadership and connection with young farmers and ranchers from across Georgia.

Get registered:
gfb.ag/YFRSLC

04/24/2026

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Applications are now open for the 2026 Georgia Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year!

Certified Pre-K–12 teachers who bring agriculture into non-vocational classrooms are encouraged to apply by May 15. The selected teacher will receive a $500 award and up to $1,500 in travel support to attend the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in June 2027. Know a teacher who would be a great fit? Share this with them!

Learn more and apply: https://www.gfb.org/learn/teacher-of-the-year

This program is sponsored by the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation.

Note: Middle and high school agriculture teachers are not eligible. Questions? Email [email protected].

04/18/2026

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Georgia pecan producers experienced losses of more than $245 million in 2025. For one of our state’s signature crops, this represents a significant financial setback for growers and rural communities.

Learn what is contributing to these losses at https://gfb.ag/strongfarms