2017 GFB Art Contest Calendar

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Featuring the Georgia Farm Bureau 2016 Art Contest Winners

RACHEL BOYETTE State Winner 2016, 7th District Winner Candler County Farm Bureau • Metter High School

RACHEL BOYETTE State Winner 2016, 7th District Winner Candler County Farm Bureau, Metter High School

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Deadline for GFB Essay and Art contests is Mar. 10. Check with your county Farm Bureau for information and local deadlines or visit www.gfb.org/programs/aic.

Specialty crops are defined through the USDA Specialty Crops Block Grant program as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).”

Georgia’s specialty crops include a wide range of fruits and vegetables with a Farm Gate Value of valued at approximately $1.5 billion.

The industry is growing through commercial production as well as local and regional farm markets. There is also a strong effort to encourage children to engage in healthier eating habits and increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables. This approach is made through programs such as Farm to School, school gardens, and changes in school cafeteria’s menus.

We will be promoting our top specialty crops through the Growing Georgia’s Fruit, Nut and Vegetable Literacy program. Georgia’s top specialty crops are blueberries, peaches, watermelon, bell peppers, sweet corn, cucumbers, cabbage, onions and pecans. Honeybees are also very important pollinators to ensure the successful production of these crops.

For unique recipes on how to easily prepare these items, visit the Georgia Farm Bureau recipe page at www.gfb. org/recipes.

GFB Foundation for Agriculture www.gfbfoundation.org National Ag in the Classroom www.agclassroom.org AFB Foundation for Agriculture www.agfoundation.org My American Farm www.myamericanfarm.org

BRYSON GUNTER State Runner-Up 2016, 1st District Winner Dawson County Farm Bureau, Dawson County High School

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Approximately 1/3 of the food Americans eat is directly or indirectly derived from honey bee pollination.

Georgia’s fruit and vegetable crops are dependent on honey bee pollination for success. Their large colonies can be moved to wherever they are needed, such as a watermelon field or peach orchard.

They can communicate direction and distance from the hive to the source of nectar which makes them very efficient.

Scouts communicate information of the source of nectar through what is called the “bee dance.”

In addition to pollinating our fruit and vegetable crops, we also get honey from them. Honey is a good source of energy and another way to provide sweetener.

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Deadline for GFB Essay & Art Contests is March 10. Contact your county Farm Bureau for information and local deadlines or visit http://www.gfbfoundation.org/aitc.html.

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Check on early registration for National Ag in the Classroom Conference June 20-23 • Kansas City, MO • www.agclassroom.org

GFB Foundation for Agriculture www.gfbfoundation.org/aitc

AFB Foundation for Agriculture www.agfoundation.org

National Ag in the Classroom Curriculum Matrix www.agclassroom.org

My American Farm www.myamericanfarm.org

National Ag in the Classroom Conference June 20-23, 2017

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Check on early-bird registration! www.agclassroom.org

DANIEL HUGHES State Runner-Up 2016, 10th District Winner Coffee County Farm Bureau, Coffee County High School

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Georgia produces many more fruits and vegetables in addition to the top specialty crops of blueberries, peaches, watermelon, bell peppers, sweet corn, cucumbers, cabbage, onions and pecans.

We also grow apples, cantaloupe, carrots, green beans, squash, leafy greens, and strawberries. Apples are grown in the North Georgia mountains and are harvested from August through October. Strawberries are harvested from early April through early June and are a popular pick-your-own adventure throughout the state. There are more than 30 Georgia Farm Bureau Certified Farm Markets who have pick-your-own strawberries!

Explore the GFB Certified Farm Market website at www.gfb.org/cfmarkets to find a farm near you for locally grown products. Many of the farms are also agritourism sites and have hay rides, farm animals and special events.

Register for National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference! www.agclassroom.org GFB Foundation for Agriculture www.gfbfoundation.org/aitc

AFB Foundation for Agriculture www.agfoundation.org

National Ag in the Classroom www.agclassroom.org

My American Farm www.myamericanfarm.org

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JESSIE YEARGIN 2nd District Winner 2016

Elbert County Farm Bureau, Elbert County Comprehensive High School

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AFB Foundation for Agriculture www.agfoundation.org

National Ag in the Classroom www.agclassroom.org

My American Farm www.myamericanfarm.org

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Vidalia® Onions are the State Vegetable of Georgia!

Where did they come from? Onions originated in Asia.

What plant part is the onion?

The parts of the plant we eat are seeds, stems, flowers, fruit (which contains the seeds), roots, and leaves. The plant part we eat of the onion is the root.

When are onions harvested in Georgia? Green onions are harvested from January through June. Vidalia® Onions are harvested from April through June.

What are Vidalia® Onions? These sweet onions are grown only in the defined production area in Georgia that the soil and climate combine to produce the special characteristics of this onion.

Under the terms of Federal Marketing Order No. 955, as well as a state law, Vidalia® onions are defined to include only those produced in 13 counties (Emanuel, Candler, Treutlen, Bulloch, Wheeler, Montgomery, Evans, Tattnall, Toombs, Telfair, Jeff Davis, Appling and Bacon) and portions of seven others (Jenkins, Screven, Laurens, Dodge, Pierce, Wayne and Long).

Why are onions good for you?

Onions are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber. www.vidaliaonion.org www.onions-usa.org

VICENTE CRUZ 3rd District Winner 2016 Henry County Farm Bureau, Woodland High School

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Where did they come from?

Blueberries originated in North America.

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The parts of the plant we eat are seeds, stems, flowers, fruit (which contains the seeds), roots, and leaves. The blueberry is the fruit of the plant.

When are blueberries planted and harvested in Georgia? Blueberries grow on shrubs. The plants take about 3 years to produce juicy blueberries. In Georgia, we harvest blueberries from June through August.

Why are blueberries good for you?

They contain a variety of vitamins and minerals and are a good source of Vitamin C and manganese. They are also a good source of dietary fiber. www.georgiablueberries.org

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AFB Foundation for Agriculture www.agfoundation.org

National Ag in the Classroom www.agclassroom.org

My American Farm www.myamericanfarm.org

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MORGAN HILLMAN 4th District Winner 2016 McDuffie County Farm Bureau, Thomson High School

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Peaches are the State Fruit of Georgia!

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Peaches originated in China.

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When are peaches planted and harvested in Georgia? Peaches grow on trees. The trees take about 2-4 years to produce juicy peaches. In Georgia, we harvest peaches from May until September.

Why are peaches good for you?

They contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, especially Vitamins A and C.

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National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference June 20-23 • Kansas City, MO.

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AFB Foundation for Agriculture www.agfoundation.org

National Ag in the Classroom www.agclassroom.org

My American Farm www.myamericanfarm.org

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Where did it come from? Corn originated in North America.

What plant part is corn? The plant parts we eat are seeds, stems, flowers, fruit (which contains the seeds), roots, and leaves. The corn kernels we eat are the seeds. In culinary terms, we serve it as a vegetable.

When is sweet corn planted and harvested in Georgia? Sweet corn is planted from February through May for spring/summer harvest and from July through August for fall harvest.

Why is sweet corn good for you?

Sweet corn contains a variety of vitamins and minerals and is a good source of dietary fiber.

REBECCA MARSTON 5th District Winner 2016 Harris County Farm Bureau, Harris County High School

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GFB Foundation for Agriculture www.gfbfoundation.org

AFB Foundation for Agriculture www.agfoundation.org

National Ag in the Classroom www.agclassroom.org

My American Farm www.myamericanfarm.org

Where did it come from? Watermelon originated in Africa.

What plant part is watermelon?

The parts of the plant we eat are seeds, stems, flowers, fruit (which contains the seeds), roots, and leaves. Watermelon is the fruit of the plant. However, the watermelon industry classifies watermelon as a vegetable because it is a member of the cucurbitaceae plant family of gourds related to the cucumber, squash, and pumpkin which we serve as vegetables. It is planted from seeds or seedlings, harvested, and then cleared from the field.

When is watermelon planted and harvested in Georgia? Watermelon is planted from March through May and harvested from June through September.

Why is watermelon good for you?

Watermelon has excellent levels of Vitamins A and C and a good level of Vitamin B6. It is also 92% water and good for hydration. www.watermelon.org

ZACH JOHNSON 6th District Winner 2016 Washington County Farm Bureau, Brentwood School

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Cucumbers originated in India.

What plant part is the cucumber?

The parts of the plant we eat are seeds, stems, flowers, fruit (which contains the seeds), roots, and leaves. The cucumber is the fruit of the plant. In culinary terms, we refer to cucumbers as vegetables.

Also, it is planted from seeds or seedlings, harvested, and then cleared from the field.

When are cucumbers planted and harvested in Georgia? Cucumbers are planted in the spring and harvested from June through August.

Why are cucumbers good for you?

Cucumbers are high in Vitamin K and a good source of potassium, but low in sodium.

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AFB Foundation for Agriculture www.agfoundation.org

National Ag in the Classroom www.agclassroom.org

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Educator Workshop and Farm Tour Are your teachers interested in learning more about how to use agriculture as a teaching tool for teaching across and curriculum? We can work with your school or school system to plan a one day, dynamic workshop for your teachers. Visit the Ag in the Classroom section of the GFB Foundation for Agriculture website for more information. www.gfbfoundation.org/aitc.html

ALICIA HELMS 8th District Winner 2016

Wilcox County Farm Bureau, Wilcox County High School

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Where did they come from? Bell peppers originated in Central and South America.

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The parts of the plant we eat are seeds, stems, flowers, fruit (which contains the seeds), roots, and leaves. The bell pepper is the fruit of the plant. In culinary terms, we serve it as a vegetable.

When are bell peppers planted and harvested in Georgia? Bell peppers are planted in Georgia in late spring for summer harvest and late summer for fall harvest.

Why are bell peppers good for you? They contain a variety of vitamins and minerals and are especially good sources of Vitamins C and A. http://gfvga.org/

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AFB Foundation for Agriculture www.agfoundation.org

National Ag in the Classroom www.agclassroom.org

My American Farm www.myamericanfarm.org

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part called the vegetable? Vegetable is a culinary term and refers to how we serve the commodity. Also, they are commodities that are planted from seeds or seedlings, harvested, and then cleared from the field.

REECE HILL 9th District Winner 2016

Colquitt County Farm Bureau, Colquitt County High School

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Cabbage Where did it come from? Cabbage originated in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

What plant part is cabbage? The parts of the plant we eat are seeds, stems, flowers, fruit (which contains the seeds), roots, and leaves. Cabbage is the leaves of the plant.

When is cabbage planted and harvested in Georgia? Cabbage is planted in late spring and harvested in the fall.

Why is cabbage good for you?

Cabbage is full of vitamins and minerals.

It is especially high in Vitamin C.

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AFB Foundation for Agriculture www.agfoundation.org

National Ag in the Classroom www.agclassroom.org

My American Farm www.myamericanfarm.org

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The PLANT PARTS WE EAT poster with full color pictures and proper names and descriptions and classifications of foods is available for purchase from the AFBF Foundation for Agriculture at www. agfoundation.org.

HOLLAND WIERSMA Honorable Mention 2016 Burke County Farm Bureau, Burke County High School

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Where did they come from? Pecans originated in North America.

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The parts of the plant we eat are seeds, stems, flowers, fruit (which contains the seeds), roots, and leaves. The pecan is the fruit of the plant. In culinary terms, we refer to it as a nut.

When are pecans planted and harvested in Georgia? Pecans grow on trees. The trees take about 6-10 years to produce their delicious nuts. In Georgia, we harvest pecans in the fall.

Why are pecans good for you?

Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals. With little saturated fat and no trans-fat, pecans are hearthealthy. They are a good source of dietary fiber and protein.

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National Ag in the Classroom www.agclassroom.org

My American Farm www.myamericanfarm.org

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The GFB Foundation for Agriculture is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to advancing Georgia agriculture and creating healthy communities.

The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, comprised of farmers, educators and agricultural leaders from across the state.

The Foundation website is a great place to go to get activities for the classroom or try out agriculturally related education games! Go to www.gfbfoundation.org/aitc.html and check it out!

Ag Literacy Curriculum Matrix: The Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix is an online, searchable, and standardsbased curriculum map for K-12 teachers.

Kid’s Corner Worksheets (Word Search and Matching): Kids’ Corner can be found in each issue of our Georgia Neighbors magazine. It features educational information about the food we eat and the materials around us, along with a fun word search game.

Cotton AgMag: This is the first GFB Foundation for Agriculture magazine for children. Check out the flip book on the website!

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2018 Dates to Remember

Ash Wednesday – February 14 Daylight Saving Time begins – March 11 Passover – March 31 Easter – April 1

Mother’s Day – May 13 Memorial Day – May 28 Father’s Day – June 17 Labor Day – September 3

Rosh Hashanah – September 9 Yom Kippur – September 18 Daylight Saving Time Ends – November 4 Hanukkah – December 2

National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference • June 26-29 • Portland, Maine

National Ag in the Classroom www.agclassroom.org AFB Foundation for Agriculture www.agfoundation.org My American Farm www.myamericanfarm.org

The Benefits of Membership Founded in 1937, Georgia Farm Bureau

has county chapters in 158 of Georgia’s counties. Its volunteer members actively participate in local, district and state activities that promote agriculture awareness to their non-farming neighbors. GFB also has 20 commodity advisory committees that give the organization input on issues pertinent to the major commodities grown in Georgia.

A Member of the county Farm Bureau

automatically becomes an affiliate with Georgia Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau. Farm Bureau members work together to analyze problems and formulate action plans to achieve educational improvement, economic opportunity and social advancement, thereby promoting prosperity and growth.

Our Grassroots Policy development

process and county programs assure the members of constant contact and input into the programs and activities of Georgia Farm Bureau. The members determine the future of their organization.

Membership in Georgia Farm Bureau is open to everyone. Anyone interested in agriculture and participating in one of Farm Bureau’s many services may join.

Farm Bureau is dedicated to continually improving and expanding service-to-member programs which serve to enhance the quality of life for all Georgians.

Georgia Farm Bureau is an inde-

Visit our website at www.gfb.org

pendent and non-government organization.

The membership is composed of farm families in rural communities and those who want Georgia to be agriculturally successful, progressive and prosperous. Since its inception the primary, ongoing goal of Farm Bureau is to be a united voice in the legislative arena, to promote farm markets and to provide leadership and assistance to Georgia’s agricultural community. Farm Bureau is local, state, national and international in scope and influence.

Be a part of our growing, progressive organization.

For more information on membership or any Farm Bureau service, contact your local county Farm Bureau office or the Georgia Farm Bureau Field Services Department at 1-478-474-0679, ext. 5231

Georgia Farm Bureau’s Programs and Volunteers Since 1937, Farm Bureau has established itself as a family organization offering programs and activities of interest to every member of the family. Some of these program opportunities include:

Legislative Ag in the Classroom • Grassroots effort • Youth Education on the importance of food and fiber Young Farmer Activities • Educator Workshops • Leadership Development • Discussion Meet Commodities • Agricultural Advisory Women’s Committee/ Committees Promotion & Education • Commodity Marketing Programs • Commodity Promotions Certified Farm Market • Farm-City Activities Program • Art & Essay Contests • Buy Local Produce • Scholarship Program GFB Foundation • Youth Education for Agriculture

To enhance the value of membership, Farm Bureau is committed to programs that strengthen our support for agriculture, rural Georgia and our members. Farm Bureau programs are an integral part of who we are. Our strong grassroots network of 158 county Farm Bureau organizations are composed of volunteers working to be the “Voice of Georgia Farmers” while strengthening our rural communities.

Our county Farm Bureaus are managed by a local “volunteer” board of directors. Our volunteer leadership base is who shapes our organization.

Farm Bureau members have the opportunity to connect with your local county Farm Bureau through volunteer involvement. Uniting our legislative voices and supporting the common theme of agricultural promotion and education, we can ensure an abundant and safe food supply for our communities, our state and country.

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eorgia Farm Bureau member benefits include more than 40 discounts with a variety of businesses including rental cars, hotels, and entertainment such as Six Flags Over Georgia, Wild Adventures, Zoo Atlanta and the Georgia Aquarium

W e support

• Safe and Abundant Food Supply – For strong national security • Environmental Stewardship – Protecting our natural resources • Private Property Rights • Limited Government – Freedom from government interference in private enterprise – Minimal government regulations • Sound Fiscal Policy • Low Tax Rates • Personal Responsibility • Respect for Religious Faith

cool websites Ag Literacy-----------------GFB Foundation for Agriculture – Ag in the Classroom http://www.gfbfoundation.org/aitc.html National Agriculture in the Classroom www.agclassroom.org AFB Foundation for Agriculture www.agfoundation.org My American Farm www.myamericanfarm.org UGA School Gardens http://extension.uga.edu/k12/school-gardens/ Farm to School Coloring Book and Cook Book – Georgia Grown https://www.georgiagrown.com/news/farmto-school

Team Nutrition www.fns.usda.gov/tn/

National Inquirer www.naturalinquirer.org

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Georgia 4-H www.georgia4h.org

Smokey Bear www.smokeybear.com

Georgia Agricultural Facts http://extension.uga.edu/agriculture/

USDA National Agricultural Library (USDA for Kids) http://www.nal.usda.gov/educational-resources-children-parents-and-teachers

Georgia Department of Agriculture www.agr.georgia.gov Georgia Farm to School https://georgiaorganics.org/for-schools/

Georgia FFA www.georgiaffa.org

Georgia Cotton Commission www.georgiacottoncommission.org

Georgia Farm Bureau www.gfb.org

Georgia Forestry Commission http://www.gatrees.org/resources/education/ index.cfm

GFB Foundation for Agriculture www.gfbfoundation.org

Georgia Peanut Commission Kid’s Corner www.peanutcircusclub.com

The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service www.caes.uga.edu/extension

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Beef Board https://store.beef.org

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Southeast United Dairy Industry Association (SUDIA) www.southeastdairy.org

Environment---------------Environmental Education in Georgia www.eeingeorgia.org Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources www.gadnr.org Ranger Nick http://www.alec.uga.edu/programs/rangernick.html

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Georgia Beef Board www.georgiabeef.org

Pork 4 Kids www.pork4kids.com

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Kid’s Science

www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/

Georgia FCCLA – Family Career & Community Leaders of America www.gafccla.com

American Farm Bureau www.fb.org American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture www.agfoundation.org Bringing Biotechnology to Life http://www.agfoundation.org/news/bringingbiotechnology-to-life Camp Silos Ag Heritage from the Prairie to the Present www.campsilos.org

Agriculture Careers--------Teen Scene http://www.agclassroom.org/teen/teen1.htm

41 videos on ag careers http://www.youtube.com/user/ UtahAgClassroom

Georgia Agriculture Education Powerpoint and information on individual careers. http://www.gaaged.org/Careers_in_Agriculture/ My CAERT – 58 careers within seven career pathways http://www.mycaert.com/career-profiles/

Safety & Health------------Agricultural Safety & Health Program http://agsafety.osu.edu/resources ATV Safety Institute www.atvsafety.org Farm Safety for Just Kids www.farmsafetyforjustkids.org Kid’s Health http://kidshealth.org National Center for Home Food Preservation www.uga.edu/nchfp

National Agriculture Day www.agday.org National Agriculture in the Classroom www.agclassroom.org

Scan here to connect directly to this list of links, or go to www.gfbfoundation.org/aitc

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Soil Education (Natural Resources Conservation Service) http://soils.usda.gov/education/

New GA Encyclopedia www.georgiaencyclopedia.org

National Honey Board www.honey.com

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