Georgia Farm Bureau hosted a two-day leadership development program for county Young Farmer Committee chairmen and co-chairs. The inaugural Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) event began Feb. 3 at the GFB state office in Macon and continued in Atlanta that afternoon. The event ended with GFB Day at the Capitol on Feb. 4.

The event kicked off with an overview of GFB structure and member services. GFB President Gerald Long and GFB Federation staff addressed the group.

GFB Young Farmer Committee Chairman Will Cabe talked to the county young farmer chairmen about the importance of being involved in the GFB Young Farmer Program and opportunities the program offers.

Long thanked the young farmers for being involved in the organization and shared some advice he has received in his years with the organization. 

Chattooga County Young Farmers that attended the meeting included Young Farmer Advisor Barry Bailey, Jeff Ward, Jamye Dawson and Frank Smith. They met with State Representative Eddie Lumsden and State Senator Jeff Mullis while at the capitol. 

Program participants received an over view of GFB programs and services from Field Services Director Mike Copeland, as well as presentations from the GFB Member Services, Public Relations, Commodities and Field Services department on their areas of responsibility.

Twenty-two young farmers from around the state participated.