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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.

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 10, 2025

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Georgia Farm Bureau Meets on Jekyll Island This Week as Chattooga County Couple Steps Into Statewide Young Farmer Leadership

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The Georgia Farm Bureau is meeting on Jekyll Island this week, bringing farmers and rural community leaders together from across the state to focus on agriculture, advocacy, and the issues facing Georgia’s farm families.

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.

December 4, 2025

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Northwest Georgia Farmers Invited to Meet and Greet with Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper

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Farmers from across Northwest Georgia are invited to a reception and meet-and-greet with Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event will be held at Happy Valley Farm, located at 490 Hutcheson Road in Rossville (30741).

November 26, 2025

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Chattooga FFA Provides 125 Food Boxes to Local Families Ahead of Thanksgiving

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Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Chattooga FFA partnered with local businesses, volunteers, and agricultural organizations to distribute 125 Community Commodity Boxes filled with fresh food and pantry staples to families throughout Chattooga County on Monday.

November 21, 2025

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Chattooga County FFA to Distribute 100 Community Food Boxes on November 24th

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The Chattooga County FFA is teaming up with several local partners to help support families this holiday season. The organization announced it will distribute 100 Community Commodity Boxes filled with fresh foods and pantry staples to families in need across Chattooga County.