Chattooga County Young Farmers have a busy slate of events coming up in December and January, including a Christmas party, a chance to meet Georgia’s Agriculture Commissioner, and the group’s annual awards banquet.

A Christmas Party is set for Saturday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Chattooga County Ag Center. The meal is free and will include pasta, bread, pizza, and salad. Organizers ask everyone to RSVP by Wednesday, December 10 to Lauren Jarrett at 706-252-4266 or ljarrett@chattoogak12.ga.us. Guests are also invited to bring a dessert to share.

Next up is a Meet and Greet with Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Happy Valley Farm, located at 490 Hutcheson Road in Rossville. RSVPs for that event are requested by Tuesday, December 9, through Ms. Jarrett.

Looking ahead to January, the Annual Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, January 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chattooga Ag Center. The dinner will feature steak, with a chicken tender option for children. RSVPs are due by Thursday, January 9 to Lauren Jarrett. Attendees are also welcome to bring a bingo prize, and organizers note the meal is free with 2026 dues paid.

Also on the calendar: the 2026 Georgia Young Farmer Association Convention is set for January 23–25 on Jekyll Island. Registration deadline is December 18, and organizers note there will be no on-site late registration. Anyone planning to attend is asked to let Ms. Jarrett know.