Legislative News

Farm Bureau Urges Swift Action on 2025 Farm Bill and Tax Policy

Washington, D.C. | In testimony before Congress, Farm Bureau President, Zippy Duvall pressed for urgent action on a modernized five-year farm bill, tax policy, and agricultural workforce challenges. Chairman Boozman and Ranking Member Klobuchar were thanked for their commitment to …

Ag Leaders Join Lawmakers to Discuss 2025 Session

Perry, GA | In just over four months, state legislators will be returning under the Gold Dome and kicking off the 2025 session. Just like with every year, there are a number of ag issues they’re hoping to address this …

Are Georgia’s farmlands disappearing?

Statesboro, GA | In an age of constant change, traditional industries like agriculture are always at risk of being left behind. And that was never more evident than in the latest Ag census conducted by USDA, which shows more than …

GFB Presents County Voices, Capitol Choices

Colbert, GA | It was a who’s who in attendance for the second stop of the GFB County Voices, Capitol Choices tour as member from both the state House and Senate, along with the Georgia governor Brian Kemp were on …

Will a New Farm Bill Bring Relief to Producers?

Washington, D.C. | Each and every day, farmers and producers continue to struggle as input prices, regulatory burdens, and overall costs of production continue to rise. Couple that with uncertain weather and markets, and it’s no doubt been a challenging …

Gov. Kemp Signs Bills that Will Impact Georgia Ag

Valdosta, GA | While the Farm Bill might be stuck in limbo in the nation’s capital, Georgia farmers recently received some good news in Valdosta, where Governor Brian Kemp signed into law a number of bills aimed at helping the …

County Presidents Advocate for Georgia Agriculture on Capitol Hill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoFUVRPtK60 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 …