Georgia Farm Bureau is a voluntary, non-governmental agricultural organisation founded on June 17th 1937 in Bartow, Georgia, by 50 farmers from seven counties. It represents Georgia farmers and rural communities through grassroots advocacy, member benefits and insurance products, and today counts nearly 300,000 member families across 158 county Farm Bureau organisations. Membership automatically includes affiliation with state and national Farm Bureau federations.
The organisation operates across agriculture, insurance, legislative advocacy and rural community services. Its principal operating subsidiary, Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance, was established in 1958 and provides home, auto, life and farm insurance to members. Other activities include the Georgia Neighbors magazine, a member benefits programme covering travel discounts and health and wellness, the Young Farmers and Ranchers programme for emerging agricultural leaders, and Women's Leadership initiatives.
Georgia Farm Bureau describes itself as an independent, member-driven body, run on a grassroots structure and funded by voluntary membership rather than government. Its stated role is to act as a united voice for farmers in legislative matters. The organisation's presence is concentrated in Georgia, within the wider national Farm Bureau federation network.
