Burke County Farm Bureau

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

05/17/2026

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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

03/27/2026

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03/27/2026

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In celebration of Ag Literacy Day during , we partnered with our local Georgia Farm Bureau offices to distribute the 2026 Ag Book of the Year, "I Love Blueberries," to public libraries in Burke, Jenkins, and Screven counties. 🌱📚

These book donations are made possible by the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia EMC. Check out "I Love Blueberries" at your local library today! 🫐

03/26/2026

Middle school bookmark contest
winners! Pictured: Allyson Jenkins, Mekhayla Wright, Ms. Goins, 1st Place Winner, Nevaeh Jackson, being presented a check by Office Manager, Gail Webster, and Mathew Gray. Thank you participants and good luck Nevaeh at the district and state level!

03/24/2026

Thank a farmer today!