Henry County Farm Bureau (HCFB) was recognized for its outstanding member programs and agricultural advocacy activities at the 85th Annual Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Convention held December 4-6 on Jekyll Island. Ross McQueen is the HCFB president. Jean Dykes is the HCFB office manager.

HCFB received the GFB Rewarding Excellence in Ag Program (REAP) Cultivator Award in the organization’s large membership division. GFB’s REAP award honors county Farm Bureaus for their organization/membership, advocacy, leadership development, education and outreach activities from September 1, 2021 through August 31 of this year. The REAP Awards are divided into three tiers – Harvester (1st), Planter (2nd) and Cultivator (3rd) with five tier winners in each of GFB’s three membership categories – small, medium & large.

“Georgia Farm Bureau is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year. Our organization has thrived since 1937 because of our dedicated volunteer leaders and county staff who work to promote agriculture in their local communities by visiting schools to teach students how farmers grow our food, and meeting with their elected officials,” said GFB President Tom McCall. “It’s a pleasure to recognize Henry County for the work they have done to promote agriculture in its community this past year.”

Founded in 1937, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation is the state’s largest general farm organization, with 158 chapter offices that cover all of Georgia’s 159 counties. As a membership-driven, nongovernmental organization, GFB serves as the voice of Georgia farmers and rural Georgia by advocating for them on legislative issues and promoting Georgia commodities. Its volunteer members actively participate in activities that promote agriculture awareness.

GFB membership is open to the public and offers a wide variety of benefits, including insurance and discounts for health services, travel and family entertainment. Enrollment in any of the member benefits is optional and not a requirement for membership. For more information about agriculture please visit www.gfb.org, like Georgia Farm Bureau on Facebook or follow GFB on Twitter.