Legislative News

County Presidents Advocate for Georgia Agriculture on Capitol Hill

Washington D.C. | Home to world class museums, breath taking monuments and some of the most powerful people in the world, Washington DC serves at the backdrop for those looking to affect change. That’s why every year, GFB county presidents …

Ag Issues Heat Up Under the Gold Dome

Atlanta, GA | In Atlanta, legislators are hard at work under the Gold Dome, as they’ve officially passed the halfway mark, chugging along towards Sine Die. This year, just like any year, ag is a big topic of discussion, as …

Georgia Legislature Protecting State’s Farmland

Atlanta, GA In the last few decades, the state of Georgia has seen rapid growth, but that growth has come at a cost. That cost: land that was once used to produce food, fiber, and shelter. In fact, since the …

Advocacy in Action for GFB Presidents’ Trip to Nation’s Capitol

Washington, D.C. For the first time in three years, Georgia Farm Bureau legislative staff, Directors, and County Presidents made the trip to Washington to advocate for the ag industry – something GFB President, Tom McCall says is vitally important, especially …

Gathering Brings GFB Members Directly to Lawmakers

Atlanta, GA Once a year in Atlanta, grassroots advocacy comes to life as Georgia Farm Bureau members gather for a chance to hear about the important ag issues being debated and for a chance to meet with their representatives – …

Legislative Recap 2019

Agricultural Bills Passed During 2019 Session HB 35: Poultry Diagnostic Center Tax Exemption Reps. Watson, Dunahoo, Rhodes, LaRiccia, Jasperse, and Corbett This bill will create a state sales tax exemption specifically for supplies and tools of the Veterinary Poultry Diagnostic …

Deal Signs Green Agricultural Education Act into Law

Macon, GA – History was made at this year’s Georgia FFA Convention as new legislation was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal. Governor Deal signed Senate Bill 330, or what is called the “Green Agricultural Education Act” in a …

America First Policies Event Hosts Pence Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA – It was a packed house as around 500 people gathered for an America First Policies event as a few notable speakers were in attendance to talk about the success of the current administration. Georgia’s Governor Deal was …