MACON, Ga. — The GFB Public Relations staff has compiled this list of ag-related events that have altered their schedules in response to the developing crisis associated with the novel coronavirus. Many of the events listed here are events whose organizers asked GFB to promote them. Other events with schedule changes will be added as we are made become aware of them.
GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIRGROUNDS & AGRICENTER
The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter is postponing or canceling all events scheduled from March 17 through April 1. GNFA
is working with its show organizers to reschedule as many events as possible and will continue to update our events page at www.gnfa.com.
2020 GEORGIA FORAGE AND GRASSLAND COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING
Originally scheduled for March 17 at the Iron Horse Plant Sciences Farm in Watkinsville, Â
Is postponed and will be held in conjunction with the GFGC Tour in June.
GEORGIA FFA CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
Originally scheduled for March 20-21Â at UGA in Athens, has been postponed. Specific information regarding a date and location of the rescheduled event will be sent to local agriculture teachers after details have been confirmed.
At this time, no changes in the schedule for the State FFA Convention (set for April 23-25 in Macon) have been confirmed. Georgia FFA will send updates to its local chapters about the State Convention on April 1.
GEORGIA PECAN GROWERS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Originally scheduled for March 24-25, The Georgia Pecan Growers Association annual conference is postponed to Sept. 10-11. The conference will remain in Tifton for the fall event and will essentially combine with GPGA’s annual fall field day. The GPGA uses the conference as its primary fundraiser to offset operating costs hroughout the year. Registration will remain open online until the event occurs in September. All planned events will proceed at the fall event, including the golf tournament, orchard tour, welcome reception, and annual awards luncheon. The GPGA will hold its reverse raffle on March 24 as an online event via Facebook Live through iots Facebook page @GeorgiaPecanGrowersAssociation.
SOLAR ENERGY IN GEORGIA WORKSHOP
Originally scheduled for March 26Â at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center, the workshop has been postponed. Details TBA.
APPLE GRAFTING WORKSHOPS
Originally scheduled for March 26Â at the Ball Ground Community Center in Ball Ground, the workshops have been canceled. County Extension Agent Josh Fuder is working to refund fees for people who have already registered.
CHEROKEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU AG EXPO
Originally scheduled for March 27Â at Hickory Flat Fellowship Church in Canton, the Expo is postponed. Details TBA.
PEANUT PROUD FESTIVAL
Originally scheduled for March 28Â in Blakely, the Peanut Proud Festival has been canceled.
Details about the Peanut Proud Store, vendors, and other topics will be posted on the Peanut Proud Facebook page as they become available.
GEORGIA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION CONVENTION AND BEEF EXPO
Originally scheduled for April 2-4, has been rescheduled for May 28-30 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter. Convention registration has been transferred to the correct dates. Hotel rooms booked by GCA staff have been moved to the correct dates. Individuals who booked their lodging will need to make sure it is moved to the correct dates.
ABAC GEE HAW WHOA BACK RODEO
Originally Scheduled for April 3-4Â in Tifton, has been postponed. The rodeo will be rescheduled to a date TBA.
GEORGIA ASSOCSIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS ANNUAL MEETING
Originally scheduled for April 5-7Â in Pine Mountain, has been postponed. GACD annual meeting will be rescheduled and information regarding the new date of our re-scheduled annual meeting and details regarding registration fees, etc. will be communicated as soon as possible. Current reservations made in the GACD room block at Callaway Gardens will be rolled over to the re-scheduled meeting dates.
46TH ANNUAL GREAT SOUTHLAND STAMPEDE RODEO
Scheduled for April 16-18Â at the UGA Livestock Arena in Athens, the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo has been canceled.
–Georgia Farm Bureau