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June 20, 2026

Farm Bureau Seeking Nominations for 2027 Veteran Farmer Award

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The American Farm Bureau Federation is accepting applications for its 2027 Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence, recognizing military veterans and active-duty service members who have found success in agriculture while making a positive impact in their communities.

Supported by Farm Credit, the award honors individuals who have carried the values of military service into farming and ranching, including leadership, hard work, problem-solving, and service to others.

The winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize, along with reimbursement for travel and related expenses to attend the 2027 American Farm Bureau Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The 2026 recipient was retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Rutter of South Carolina. Following a 22-year military career, Rutter co-founded Project Victory Gardens and created Farmer Bootcamp, a program designed to help fellow veterans explore careers and opportunities in agriculture.

Applications for the 2027 award are due September 1. Farm Bureau membership is not required to apply.

Additional information and application details are available through the American Farm Bureau Federation.

May 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Drought Driving Up Hay Prices for Farmers and Livestock Owners

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Ongoing drought conditions across Georgia are creating challenges for farmers and livestock owners, with hay supplies tightening and prices climbing.

April 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – April 23, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, April 23, 2026:

April 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

USDA Declares Drought Disaster, Includes Chattooga County In Assistance Area

Farmers in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia may soon see relief after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated 126 Georgia counties as natural disaster areas due to ongoing drought conditions.

February 11, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia House Votes to Expand Feral Hog Trapping and Hunting Options

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The Georgia House has approved legislation aimed at expanding how landowners and wildlife control operators can trap and hunt feral hogs—an invasive species blamed for widespread damage to crops, pastures, wildlife habitat, and property across the state. Supporters say the measure is designed to remove red tape and help reduce hog populations that reproduce quickly and are difficult to control.

December 9, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Farm Bureau Members Meet on Jekyll Island This Week for Annual Convention

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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.