Georgia Farm Bureau members are meeting on Jekyll Island this week for the organization’s 88th annual convention, a three-day gathering running December 7th through the 9th at the Jekyll Island Convention Center.

This year’s theme is “Rise and Thrive,” spotlighting the resilience of Georgia’s farm families in the year since Hurricane Helene, and the work being done to support recovery in rural communities across the state.

Organizers say the convention is more than a meeting—it’s where members reconnect and set priorities for the year ahead. Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom McCall called Jekyll Island a special place for Farm Bureau members, saying the annual convention is a time to advance a shared vision for agriculture while rekindling long-time friendships and building new relationships.

The convention schedule has included worship, networking, and a large trade show with more than 60 exhibitors representing agricultural organizations, agencies, and businesses from across Georgia. There have also been recognition events highlighting local volunteers and teachers who bring agriculture into the classroom through the Ag in the Classroom program.

Monday’s general session featured a lineup of state leaders and guest speakers, including Farm Bureau President Tom McCall, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, and Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns, along with motivational speaker Cmdr. Frank “Walleye” Weisser, who shared lessons from his career as a U.S. Navy pilot.

And today (Tuesday), attention turns to the business side of the convention. Voting delegates from county Farm Bureau chapters across the state are expected to review and approve policy resolutions. Those resolutions will become Georgia Farm Bureau’s official policy positions and help guide the organization’s legislative efforts in 2026. Delegates are also set to elect the 2026 Georgia Farm Bureau Board of Directors.

Farm Bureau leaders point out the stakes are high, because agriculture remains Georgia’s top economic sector—supporting jobs, local tax bases, and family farms in communities statewide.