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Almost 1,000 Georgia Farm Bureau members gathered to discuss advocacy and ag policy

February 26, 2025 12:14 PM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

Farmers across the country are facing challenges from disaster recovery to financial burdens.

Nearly 600 Georgia Farm Bureau members gathered in Atlanta for the GFB Day at the Capitol, a powerful grassroots event where farmers connect with legislators to advocate for agriculture policy changes.

Video provided by: The Farm Monitor

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