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February 2, 2026

Chattooga County Young Farmers Reschedules Honeybee Program, Announces Pesticide Credit Class

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Young Farmers Director Lauren Jarrett has released a February update for the Chattooga County Young Farmers Association, highlighting upcoming educational programs and certification opportunities for area agricultural producers.

The group’s program on Catching Honeybee Swarms with Brandon Ray, North Region Ag Education Director, originally planned for February 5, has been rescheduled due to a weather-related schedule change for the presenter. The meeting and educational class will now be held on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 PM at the Chattooga Ag Center, with a meal provided. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Tuesday, February 10th to help organizers get an accurate meal count.

Jarrett also announced that a pesticide credit class for Chattooga, Floyd, and Gordon County Young Farmers is scheduled for February 19th.

January 31, 2026

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Chattooga County Young Farmers Share February Update and Upcoming Events

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Young Farmers Director Lauren Jarrett has released a February update for the Chattooga County Young Farmers Association, highlighting upcoming educational programs, certification opportunities, and recognition of local agricultural leaders.

January 29, 2026

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Georgia Senator Introduces Bill to Ban Lab-Grown Meat in the State

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State Senator Jason T. Dickerson of Canton has introduced Senate Bill 415, legislation aimed at banning the production, distribution, and sale of lab-grown meat in Georgia. Lab-grown meat, also known as cultured or cell-based meat, is produced by harvesting animal cells and growing them in a controlled environment rather than raising livestock.

January 23, 2026

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Northwest Georgia Beekeepers Association Offering Beekeeping Short Course Jan. 31 in Walker County

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Anyone interested in starting beekeeping can “start your beekeeping journey” at a Beekeeping Short Course hosted by the Northwest Georgia Beekeepers Association on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The class will be held at the Walker County Ag Center, and organizers say seats are limited with registration available online.

The cost is $65, and the course is designed to cover the basics needed to get started with beekeeping. Organizers say the fee includes the book First Lessons in Beekeeping, a binder with handouts, lunch, a one-year membership to NWGBA for new members, and a chance to win door prizes.

The event is sponsored by the Northwest Georgia Beekeepers Association, Walker County Extension, Forester Farms & Apiary, and the Georgia Honey Bee License Plate Grant. For more information, visit the association’s event list online or email info@nwgabeekeepers.com

December 25, 2025

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USDA Launches Final Phase of 2025 Farm Survey to Collect Key Economic Data from Producers

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun the final phase of its 2025 Agricultural Resource Management Survey, a nationwide effort to collect detailed economic information from farmers and ranchers to help guide agricultural policy and decision-making.

December 21, 2025

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Chattooga County Farm Bureau Honored at State Convention for Excellence in Agricultural Advocacy

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Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom McCall (left) presents Chattooga County Farm Bureau President Bill Bryan with the Planter Award during the 88th Annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention on Jekyll Island.

Chattooga County Farm Bureau continues to demonstrate its commitment to agriculture education and community involvement across Northwest Georgia. The organization says it is grateful to be an active part of the local community and values opportunities to interact with residents and students to promote agricultural awareness.

December 10, 2025

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Chattooga County Educator Lauren Jarrett Selected for Statewide Leadership Role in Georgia Agricultural Education

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Georgia Agricultural Education has announced that Lauren Jarrett has been selected as the new Adult Education Program Coordinator for the Georgia Agricultural Education Program.

December 8, 2025

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Chattooga Young Farmers Announce Holiday Party, Meet-and-Greet, and January Awards Banquet

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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.