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.
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