May 30, 2018
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Vol. 36 No. 11
U.S. HOUSE VOTES DOWN FARM BILL On May 18, the U.S. House voted down H.R. 2, the “Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018” (the House version of the farm bill) by a 213-198 vote. All 10 of Georgia’s Republican representatives voted in favor of the bill, while all four of the state’s Democratic representatives voted against it. “Georgia Farm Bureau is disappointed with the outcome, but our organization will continue to advocate for Georgia’s farmers as this important process moves forward,” GFB President Gerald Long said. “This legislation is just as important to American consumers as it is for farmers because it ensures the majority of our food will continue to be grown in our country, where we have the best food safety standards in the world, rather than imported from countries where we can’t control production standards.” The vote hinged on 30 Republicans voting against the bill. Many of the “no” votes were cast by representatives who were attempting to force a separate vote on an unrelated immigration bill, a strategy that drew criticism from House Ag Committee members Rick Allen (R-Georgia) and Austin Scott (R-Georgia). American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said the strategy holds the farm bill hostage and by extension, the nation’s farmers and ranchers. House Democrats took issue with the work requirements included in the section of the bill addressing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (commonly referred to as food stamps). After the vote, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) made a motion to reconsider. The House Rules Committee later approved a rule for an unrelated bill which allows the House to act on Ryan’s motion through June 22—meaning another vote on H.R. 2 is possible if the House can reach an agreement on an immigration package. The 2014 farm bill expires Sept. 30.
GFB News Alert page 2 of 10 GFB FOUNDATION FOR AG AWARDS $13,500 IN GRANTS The Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is teaming up with county Farm Bureaus and 4-H or FFA clubs in 17 counties to fund projects that will increase the public’s understanding of agriculture or foster leadership development for county Farm Bureau members. Recipients of GFB Foundation grants for 2018 were named in May. A total of $13,500 was awarded to 17 county Farm Bureaus, two 4-H clubs and two FFA chapters. The Colquitt, Floyd and Newton County Farm Bureaus each received a $1,000 grant. These counties plan to use their grant funds to: buy an egg incubator and teach a poultry unit at a local elementary school; purchase hydroponic gardening supplies to work with a local elementary school; and fund a series of workshops to educate teachers about the Ag in the Classroom (AITC) Program. Banks, Cherokee, Jeff Davis, Randolph, Turner and Union County Farm Bureau each received a $750 grant. These counties will use their grants to: develop future county Farm Bureau leaders, plant a school orchard, install a chicken coop; and purchase an enviroscape watershed model to teach students how farmers take care of the environment. Eight grants of $500 each were awarded to the Baldwin, Bibb, Effingham, Habersham, Harris, Paulding, Stephens and Walker County Farm Bureaus. These counties plan to: plant school gardens; provide resource materials for students to learn how worms improve soil quality; and provide traveling “barns” stocked with AITC resources including lesson plans and activities to be used by local elementary schools. Stephens County plans to implement its Stephens Growing Real Opportunities With Students (GROWS) program based on the HallGROWS AITC model. Four grants of $500 each were awarded to Coffee County FFA, Crawford County 4-H, East Jackson Middle FFA and Mitchell County 4-H. The Crawford and Mitchell County 4-H Clubs plan to use their grants to fund gardening programs for 4-Hers. Coffee County FFA will use its grant to buy resources to expand its annual Ag Literacy Day. East Jackson Middle FFA plans to build an outdoor classroom next to its raised garden bed. The GFB Foundation for Agriculture is a non-profit charitable foundation that funds projects to increase the public’s understanding of agriculture, offers scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture and funds leadership development programs. Visit www.gfbfoundation.org to make a tax-deductible donation or to learn more about the foundation. U.S., CHINA AGREE ON MEASURES TO REDUCE U.S. TRADE DEFICIT During meetings in Washington, D.C., on May 17 and 18, the United States and China agreed to measures that would reduce the U.S.’ trade deficit to China, according to a joint statement from the two countries. China agreed to “significantly increase” purchases of U.S. goods and services, including agricultural products and energy exports. The U.S. plans to send a team to China to work out details. The two countries also discussed expanding trade in manufactured goods and services, strengthening intellectual property protections and encouraging two-way investment. The U.S. overall trade deficit to China is an estimated $335 billion, according to published reports. The USDA reported agricultural exports of $19.6 billion to China in 2017, making the Asian nation the U.S.’ second-largest agricultural export market behind Canada.
GFB News Alert page 3 of 10 DAIRY FARMERS HAVE UNTIL JUNE 1 TO ENROLL IN NEW MPP Dairy farmers have until June 1 to enroll in the updated Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy). Depending on the coverage they select, many producers will see payments in early June. The program protects dairy producers by paying them based on the difference between the national all-milk price and the national average feed cost. The 2018 Bipartisan Budget Act made several changes to the safety net program to provide better protections for dairy producers from shifting milk and feed prices. Updates include: Monthly calculation of the margin period rather than bi-monthly; covered production is increased to 5 million pounds on the Tier 1 premium schedule and premium rates for Tier 1 are substantially lowered; an exemption from paying an administrative fee for limited resource, beginning, veteran and socially disadvantaged producers. Dairy operators enrolled in the previous 2018 enrollment period that qualify for the administrative fee exemption under the new provisions may request a refund. Signup for 2018 will be retroactive to Jan. 1. Margins for February and March have already been announced and payments for those months, along with potential payments for April, will be issued in June based on producer elections. All dairy operations must make new coverage elections for 2018, even if the operation was enrolled during the previous 2018 signup period. Dairy producers should use the MPP-Dairy Decision Tool for support in making related enrollment decisions. All dairy operations interested in MPP-Dairy coverage must sign up during the enrollment period and submit form CCC-782 to FSA to enroll. Dairy operations may still “opt out” by not submitting a form. For more information, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/dairy. Contact your local FSA county office to enroll in the program. To find your local FSA county office, visit https://www.farmers.gov/. HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES SHEP FUNDING On May 16 the U.S. House Appropriations Committee approved $49 million for continued construction on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP), meeting the amount requested by President Donald Trump in his FY 2019 budget. “The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project is one of the top economic development priorities for the state of Georgia,” said committee member Rep. Tom Graves (R-Georgia). “Once completed, it will provide security for the 21,000 American businesses that rely on the Port of Savannah and bring $174 million in annual net benefits to the United States. The critical funding in this bill will help ensure the expansion project stays on schedule.” The SHEP funding is part of the FY 2019 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, which was approved by a 29-20 committee vote. The project is deepening the inner harbor shipping channel by five feet to 47 feet and the out channel to 49 feet. The outer harbor deepening was completed in February, according to the Georgia Ports Authority. SHEP will allow the Port of Savannah to accommodate larger vessels coming through the Panama Canal, which began handling larger ships after its expansion was completed in 2016.
GFB News Alert page 4 of 10 USDA PUBLISHES NEW CONSERVATION ELIGIBILITY RULE The rule requiring producers to obtain Data Universal Number System (DUNS) and System for Award Management (SAM) numbers to participate in USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs was eliminated as part of the Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus spending bill signed by President Donald Trump on March 23. The USDA published the rule implementing the change on May 18. Previously DUNS and SAM numbers were required for any federal contract application. This became an onerous regulation for small farms, when it was intended for large government contractors. DUNS and SAM registration is still required for partnership agreements entered through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), agreements with eligible entities under the Farm and Ranchland Protection Program (FRPP), Agreements under the Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) component of ACEP, Partnership agreements under the Wetland Reserve, Enhancement Program (WREP) component of ACEP-Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE), Watershed operations agreements with project sponsors, Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) agreements with project sponsors, including Recovery and Floodplain Easements, and all cooperative, contribution, interagency, or partnership agreements of federal contracts used by NRCS to procure goods or services To read the Federal Register entry for the new rule, visit http://bit.ly/DUNSSAMRULE. To learn more about NRCS financial and technical assistance, go to www.nrcs.usda.gov. USDA TAKING NOMINATIONS FOR COTTON BOARD SEATS The USDA is seeking nominations of domestic cotton producers from Arizona, Georgia and Texas and importers to fill positions for eight members and eight alternates on the Cotton Board. USDA will appoint members and alternates from the nominees to serve three-year terms from Jan. 1, 2019, to Dec. 31, 2021. Certified producer organizations (CPO) and certified importer organizations (CIO) will hold caucuses to nominate two qualified persons for each open position in their respective industry segment. Producer caucuses are scheduled for June 21 (Arizona), July 9 (Georgia) and July 19 (Texas). An importers caucus is scheduled for June 19 in Washington, D.C. The July 9 caucus for the Georgia seat will be held at the Sonesta Resort Osprey Room, 130 Shipyard Dr., Hilton Head, S.C. For nominating and caucus information, including organizations seeking certification and a list of CPOs and CIOs, contact Shethir M. Riva at 540-361-2726 or email Shethir.Riva@ams.usda.gov. The cotton research and promotion program is authorized by the Cotton Research and Promotion Act of 1966. Since 1966, Congress has authorized 22 industry-funded research and promotion boards to provide a framework for agricultural industries to pool their resources and combine efforts to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets and conduct important research and promotion activities. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight, paid for by industry assessments, which helps ensure fiscal accountability and program integrity.
GFB News Alert page 5 of 10 USDA APPOINTS TWO GEORGIANS TO PEANUT STANDARDS BOARD On May 17 Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of three producers and three industry representatives to serve on the Peanut Standards Board. All appointees will serve the remainder of three-year terms ending June 30, 2020. Appointed are: Southeast Region (Alabama, Georgia and Florida) - Martin L. McLendon, Leary (producer); Elizabeth Kaye Smith, Golden Peanut Company LLC, Alpharetta (industry representative); Southwest Region (Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico) - James Richard Chandler, Portales, N.M. (producer); John Edward Bennett, Mars Chocolate, Waco, Texas (industry representative); Virginia/Carolina Region - James Wilson Mason, Harrellsville, N.C. (producer); Kathryn Olivia Swinson, Golden Grove Inc., Warsaw, N.C. (industry representative) The 18-member board was authorized under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. One-third of the board members are appointed each year. More information about the board and USDA’s partnership with the peanut industry is available on the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) Peanut Standards Board page at http://bit.ly/PNutStdsBd or by contacting the AMS Marketing Order and Agreement Division at 863-324-3375. ABAC RECEIVES CERTIFICATION FOR AG EDUCATION PROGRAM The Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accreditation for the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) agricultural education program, according to an ABAC press release. “Having our Agricultural Education program approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission as an educator preparation provider and educator preparation program is a major accomplishment for ABAC,” Dr. Mark Kistler, dean of the ABAC School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, said. “Our students can now be certified to teach agricultural education at the middle and high school level in Georgia.” Dr. Marcus Johnson, Education Department Head at ABAC, said ABAC received approval from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to offer the Agricultural Education bachelor’s degree in 2016. Since that time, ABAC faculty members and administrators have been working to ensure the college is able to recommend candidates for teacher certification upon their completion of the bachelor of science in agricultural education degree program. “This vote makes it official that ABAC can submit teachers for candidacy to the Professional Standards Commission,” Johnson said. “Students who complete the rigorous and content-heavy ABAC Agricultural Education program and pass licensure exams will be certified to teach Agricultural Education in the state of Georgia. Because of ABAC’s strong reputation among agricultural educators, we expect that the demand for our students will be very high.” ABAC Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Darby Sewell expects 27 ABAC students to be ready for student teaching duties in January 2019. She said approximately 140 students are enrolled in the degree program, which is expected to award its first bachelor’s degrees in ag education in May 2019.
GFB News Alert page 6 of 10 FORMER STATE REP. ROBERT RAY DIES Robert Ray, who served 24 years in the Georgia General Assembly, died on May 29. Ray received the GFB Commodity Award in 2004 in recognition of his many contributions to Georgia agriculture. He served as chairman of the Georgia House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee. First elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1982, Ray’s district included Crawford County and parts of Bibb, Peach and Houston counties. In addition to serving as chairman of the agriculture committee, Ray was a member of the Georgia House Appropriations and Rules Committee. Prior to chairing the agriculture committee, Ray served as chairman of the Georgia House Journals Committee. Ray managed the Georgia Farmers’ Market in Macon from 1971 to 1973 and Robert Ray served as assistant commissioner of agriculture from 1973 to 1978. Ray was a lifetime farmer in Crawford and Peach counties and was a lifelong member of the Crawford County Farm Bureau. A member of Fort Valley First Baptist Church, Ray is survived by his wife, Jennifer Pike Ray; his brother, Dr. James Ray (Mary); his children, Lisa Grovenstein (John) of Lilburn; Robin Ray of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; Bob (Karen) Ray of Perry; and Adam (Leah) Ray of Lexington, Kentucky; their mother, Jean Hortman Ray; six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Ray’s funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church on June 1 at 11 a.m. A private burial will be held at the family cemetery. In lieu of flowers and in support of the future of agriculture in Georgia, donations can be made to the Georgia FFA Foundation, P.O. Box 237 Swainsboro, GA 30401 or by giving online at www.georgiaffa.org/foundation/ or donations can be made to the First Baptist Church of Fort Valley designated to the “Better Together” Fund. NASS CONDUCTING FOLLOW-UP ON 2017 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is reminding Georgia farmers and ranchers that the window is closing on the opportunity to participate in the 2017 Census of Agriculture. NASS needs responses from producers who sold $1,000 or more of agricultural products in 2017, or who would have produced and sold that much. Responses are also needed from landowners who lease their land to a producer. Individuals who received a census but do not fit this definition of a farm, are asked to write their status on the form and send it back. NASS has already begun to follow up with producers who have not yet completed the questionnaire. Georgia producers can respond to the 2017 Census of Agriculture online at www.agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. The same law, Title 7 USC 2204(g) Public Law 105-113, that requires response also requires NASS to keep all information confidential, to use the data only for statistical purposes and to only publish in aggregate form to prevent disclosing the identity of any individual producer or farm operation. NASS will release census results in February 2019. For more information about the 2017 Census of Agriculture or for assistance with the questionnaire, visit www.agcensus.usda.gov or call toll-free 888-424-7828.
GFB News Alert page 7 of 11 MAY 31 IS DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR GINNING COST SHARE ASSISTANCE Cotton growers have until May 31 to sign up for Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) payments from the USDA. The deadline has been extended from May 11. The CGCS program provides assistance to cotton producers with a share in the 2016 cotton crop. The program was established under the statutory authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act and under the administration of the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). The CGCS payments help cotton growers offset their 2016 cotton ginning costs and assist with cotton marketing. The CGCS payments are a one-time payment based on the growers’ 2016 cotton acres reported to the FSA. Georgia is part of the Southeast production region, for which the payment rate is $23.21 per acre. The cost share payments are capped at $40,000 per person or legal entity. CGCS payments do not count against other 2014 farm bill payment limitations. To view an FSA fact sheet for more details visit http://bit.ly/GinningCS.
GFB News Alert page 8 of 11 44TH GEORGIA BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL June 1-2 Goldwasser Park, Bacon County Recreation Dept. Alma This fun-filled annual event features the Senior Beauty Contest, Austin Park Band, blueberry parade, a Civil War re-enactment, the always-popular pie-eating contest and much more. For more information visit http://georgiablueberryfestival.org/ or call 912-310-7399. GEORGIA PEACH FESTIVAL June 1-9 Various locations Byron and Fort Valley This annual celebration of Georgia’s namesake fruit features the world’s largest peach cobbler, a big parade, good food and fireworks. There are events for all ages during the week-long festival. For a complete listing of the festival schedule, visit http://www.gapeachfestival.com/events.cfm. GFB YOUNG FARMER & RANCHER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE July 19-21 Jekyll Island Convention Center Jekyll Island The deadline to register is June 1 for this can’t-miss even for GFB farmer members between the ages of 18 and 35 is a great opportunity to meet members from around the state, attend educational workshops in areas such as leadership development, financial planning, advocacy, urban agriculture, and current industry trends Attendees will learn first-hand how our YF&R members are “Gaining Ground” in our industry and in our organization. Registration is $75 per person. For more information or to register for the Young Farmer and Rancher Leadership Conference visit http://gfb.ag/18YFRconference. GFB YOUNG FARMER & RANCHER COMPETITIVE EVENTS June 1 deadline to enter Georgia Farm Bureau is accepting entries for its Young Farmer & Rancher competitive events the Achievement Award, Excellence in Agriculture and the Discussion Meet. Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old. The Achievement Award recognizes young farmers and ranchers who earn the majority of their income from production agriculture. The Excellence in Agriculture Award recognizes young farmers and ranchers who earn the majority of their income from something other than production agriculture. The Discussion Meet is a series of committee-style groups discussing topics important to agriculture. The winners in all three contests will be announced during the GFB Young Farmer & Rancher Conference and honored at the GFB Convention in December and will qualify for national competition, to be held at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in New Orleans next January. To enter the competitive events, contact your county Farm Bureau office manager or GFB Young Farmer & Rancher Coordinator Erin Nessmith at ennessmith@gfb.org or 478-474-0679, ext. 5232.
GFB News Alert page 9 of 11 DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAN AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS June 1 deadline to apply The American Agri-Women (AAW) Foundation is taking applications for Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarships – the Jean Ibendahl Scholarship and the Sister Thomas More Bertels Scholarship. These two scholarships are available to any farm, ranch, or agribusiness woman or her daughter to pursue accredited courses in agriculture leadership, communications, rural sociology, medicine, or any other courses directly related to agriculture. The Ibendahl Scholarship is available to high school graduates and women ages 18 – 23. The Bertels Scholarship is available to women who are returning students in agriculture and are 24 years or older. Both scholarships are for $1,000. Applications must be postmarked by June 1. Applications are available at http://bit.ly/aawschollys. UGA EXTENSION INSECT SCOUTING SCHOOLS June 11 UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tifton June 19 SE Georgia Research & Education Center 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Midville Two insect scouting schools will introduce new scouts to insect monitoring and serve as a review for experienced scouts and farmers. This year’s scouting schools will cover insect pests in row crops like cotton, peanuts and soybeans. Attendees will learn identifying information about pests and the damage they inflict on crops, natural enemies, scouting procedures, and safety in the field. The schools will conclude with an in-field review. The event is free. For more information about the scouting school in Tifton, contact Debbie Rutland at 229-386-3424. For more information about the scouting school in Midville, contact Peyton Sapp at 706-554-2119. SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH WORKSHOP June 19 FVSU Family & Child Development Ctr. Fort Valley This workshop will introduce opportunities available through the USDA Small Business Innovation Research program, which offers grants up tot $100,000 to small businesses to support growth and research of products and services that could benefit agriculture and community development. Topics include forests and related resources, plant production and protection and many more. Register by June 15 by visiting http://bit.ly/FVSUusdaSIBR. SYNGENTA #ROOTEDINAG CONTEST June 30 deadline for entries Syngenta is offering members of the ag community a way to honor those individuals who have ignited their ag passion the most. The application period is open for the annual #RootedinAg contest. In exchange for sharing their stories, participants will have a chance to be named one of five finalists, who will each receive mini touch-screen tablets and have their inspirational stories featured on the Syngenta Thrive website at http://bit.ly/syngentathrive. From those finalists, one grand prizewinner will receive a $500 gift card and have their story published in Thrive magazine, plus Syngenta will make a $1,000 donation in the winner’s name to a local charity or civic organization. To participate, interested candidates should : Fill out on the easy-touse online entry form at http://bit.ly/rootedinag; in about 200 words, describe who most inspired them to be #RootedinAg; when prompted, upload a photograph or video that visually supports their written entry.
GFB News Alert page 10 of 11 AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE OF THE SOUTH July 23-25 Alpharetta Conference Center Alpharetta This is Georgia’s first conference dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship that is shaping the future of agriculture. Hosted by Tech Alpharetta, in partnership with the City of Alpharetta, the three-day conference will address the explosive growth in ag tech that has resulted from the intersection of agriculture and technology. The event will feature an impressive list of speakers from leading organizations like ACGO, Syngenta, Microsoft, Proagrica, The Climate Corporation, Oracle, Georgia Tech, the University of Georgia, and many more. Panel discussions and break-out sessions will cover a variety of topics, including big data, ag tech logistics and supply chain, state of the region in ag tech, innovation, plant genetics and biotechnology. The conference will also host an AgTech Startup Pitch Off at which ag tech entrepreneurs will present to a panel of industry representatives whose companies consider potential partnerships with outside innovators. Registration is $495 until June 30, then $550 until July 23. Day-of-event fee is $595. To register, visit http://bit.ly/agtechconf18. 2018 SUNBELT EXPO FIELD DAY July 24 Spence Field 7:15 a.m. Moultrie Farmers are invited to the Darrell Williams Research Farm on the grounds of the Sunbelt Expo, where they can see the latest research on irrigation, variety trials for Southeastern crops, seeds and chemicals, and agricultural technology. A biscuit breakfast and barbecue lunch will be provided, and attendees can register for door prizes. For more information visit www.sunbeltexpo.com or call 229-985-1968. NATIONAL EGG PRODUCTS SCHOOL Sept. 10-13 UGA Food Science Building, 100 Cedar St. Athens Participants will receive a thorough introduction to eggs and egg products, from their initial formation through the packaging of liquid and dried egg products for industrial use. This “farm to fork” review includes side excursions into molecular structure, safety, microbiology and the latest research on egg nutrition. Alongside the presentations, the program incorporates hands-on sessions for participants to use a variety of egg ingredients to create products such as angel food cake, ice cream, mayonnaise and custard. The intent is to demonstrate functional characteristics egg ingredients supply to these applications, investigate the scientific principles behind the functionality, and then taste the results. Participants will learn about the effects of impurities or bad processing techniques. Registration is $595 until Aug. 15 and $695 afterward. To register online visit https://bit.ly/2uEXwQ6 and click on “National Egg Products School.” For more information contact Jeniece Vinson at jgvinson@uga.edu or 706-542-1371. COBB COUNTY FARM BUREAU FARMERS MARKET Tuesdays through September 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Lost Mountain Park, Powder Springs The public is invited to check out a variety of vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, strawberries, peaches, jams, jellies and much more. Lost Mountain Park is located at 4845 Dallas Highway in Powder Springs. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/cobbcofarmbureau/ or call 770-943-3531.
GFB News Alert page 11 of 11 MONROE FARMERS MARKET Saturdays until October 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Court Street, Downtown Monroe This market, sponsored in part by Walton County Farm Bureau, will feature fresh produce and goods from local farmers, work from local artisans and family friendly activities. For more information visit www.monroedowntownfarmersmarket.com. GFB TAKING LISTINGS FOR HAY DIRECTORY Farm Bureau members with hay for sale or offering custom harvesting or custom sprigging services are invited to list in the GFB Quality Hay Directory published on the GFB website. Because this directory is now offered online, hay can be listed or removed from the site as your inventory dictates. To participate, please complete a submission form available at your county Farm Bureau office or online at www.gfb.ag/hay. Please include a $10 check made payable to Georgia Farm Bureau for each listing of hay, custom harvesting or custom sprigging. Multiple listings are allowed. UPCOMING BEEF EVENTS 2ND ANNUAL C&R FARMS REPLACEMENT FEMALE SALE June 9 C&R Farms 11 a.m. Cairo Contact Cole Prince, Briana Prince or Ray Prince; 229-224-0009 or by email at candrfarmsptr@gmail.com or briana@cattleinmotion.com GEORGIA LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION FIELD DAY June 15-16 JCCHS Livestock facility Jefferson Facility is located at 1668 Winder Hwy., Jefferson. Contact Skyler Davis at 770-307-7036 or littledlimousin@hotmail.com. GEORGIA JUNIOR BEEF FUTURITY July 12-14 Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter Contact Christa Steinkamp at 706-552-4460 or csteinkamp@gaaged.org.
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GEORGIA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION 8TH ANNUAL SUMMER CONFERENCE July 26-28 Villas by the Sea Jekyll Island For more information visit www.gabeef.org or contact Will Bentley or Michele Creamer at 478474-6560. FADEOSH 3RD ANNUAL BRED HEIFER SALE Aug. 25 8636 Boston Monticello Hwy. 1 p.m. Boston For more information contact Josh Herring at 229-244-2517 or Deidre Parramore at 229-460-6843 or dhp31602@yahoo.com.