In this inspiring episode, host John Holcomb chats with Allie Andrews, chair of Georgia Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) program. Allie shares her unlikely journey into agriculture, how she and her husband built a diverse farming operation from the ground up, and her vision for mentorship and leadership development in the ag community. From farm camps for kids to advocating in Washington, D.C., Allie discusses why advocacy starts early, how YF&R changed her life, and what she hopes to pass on to the next generation of farmers and leaders.

In this episode, John Holcomb sits down with Heather King, Women's Leadership Program Coordinator, and Levi Davis, Young Farmers & Ranchers Programs Coordinator at Georgia Farm Bureau. They dive into their new roles, share the purpose and impact of their programs, and discuss how GFB is cultivating leadership and advocacy at the grassroots level. From hands-on ag literacy efforts to national policy trips and leadership summits, hear how they're working to engage, equip, and inspire the next generation of ag leaders across the state—and how you can get involved.

The fruits and vegetables on your grocery store shelves don’t just appear there by magic. Behind every ripe peach, crisp pepper, and juicy blueberry, there’s a story—one of labor, regulation, and a growing struggle for survival.

In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, we sit down with Chris Butts, Executive Vice President of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, to dive deep into one of the most pressing issues in American agriculture: the H-2A guest worker program.

What was once a lifeline for farmers has become a growing burden, with skyrocketing costs, complex regulations, and wage rates that have risen 34% in just three years. How are Georgia’s farmers coping with these challenges? And what does it mean for the future of American-grown produce?

Join us as we break down the real cost of getting food from the farm to your table—and why the future of agriculture in the U.S. is at a tipping point.

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