Nutrition: Fueling Georgia's Future AgriBusiness Recognition Awards

The Greater Hall Chamber AgriBusiness awards program increases recognition and appreciation of the agribusiness and agricultural community in Hall County. AgriBusiness Recognition Awards will be presented at a breakfast on Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30 am at Jaemor Farms The breakfast and awards program is open to the public and presented by Jackson EMC. Sponsors include Bagwell Insurance, Cargill, Fieldale Farms, Jaemor Farms, Mountain Fresh Creamery, and United Community Bank.

2022 Award Recipients included Donna Ertzbergere, Friend of Agriculture; Green Box Mushrooms, AgriBusiness of the Year; Todd Chapman, Farmer of the Year; Bill Chandler, Agriculture Hall of Fame. The awards program is a partnership of the Greater Hall Chamber, the Hall County Farm Bureau and UGA Extension Hall County.

Make an award nomination for your favorite farmer or agribusiness by April 1 For award nomination information and breakfast reservations, contact Karen Davis, 770-535-8293, or email: karen.davis2@uga.edu.

Chicken Boxes headed to the Capitol

Emily House, School Nutrition Coordinator, Gainesville City School System, and Jessica Brooks, Assistant Director of Nutrition Administration, Hall County Schools, presented "Fueling Georgia's Future" at the Chamber's recent Healthcare Committee meeting. The presentation covered the initiatives and programs the school systems have implemented to provide nutrition to the students of Hall County-Gainesville schools. The Healthcare Committee meets monthly on various wellness topics. Make your reservations for the 6th Annual Healthcare Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, March 15 (11:30am) at Lanier Technical College. Awards will be presented to those making an impact in our community. Reservations required. Call Savannah Garrick, 770-532-6206, or visit GHCC.com/events.

Greater Hall Chamber volunteers and staff filled "Chicken Boxes" with goods from over 24 organizations and companies throughout Gainesville-Hall County. The Leadership Hall Class delivered 300 boxes to the Georgia legislature in February to thank them for "Making GEORGIA THE BEST PLACE to Visit to Work to Play and to Stay!"

The Chicken Boxes are a program of the City of Gainesville, Hall County, City of Flowery Branch City of Oakwood, City of Lula and the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce.