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Broad River Beef

A beef cow-calf operation owned and operated by local families in Toccoa, Georgia. Specializing in producing high-quality, grass-finished beef. 

Nate Mckinney

A third-year student at the University of Georgia, double majoring in Agribusiness and Agricultural & Applied Economics. Serves as a CAES Ambassador, recruits, and helps advocate for the College of Ag.

Walters Farms

Walters Farms a multi-generational farm in Barnesville, Georgia. They specialize in beef cattle, hay and forage feed, and wholesale wheat straw/hay production that they sell to retail outlets. 

Andrew Carnley

The 2023-2024 Georgia FFA State Central Region Vice President, and a Georgia National Fairgrounds Livestock Ambassador shares his insights into the Georgia agricultural community and passion for agriculture and FFA are inspiring.

Emma Storey

The 2023-2024 Georgia FFA State North Region Vice President shares her insightful thoughts on the agricultural community and her passion for FFA

Cora Key

The National Swine Registry Events and Education Manager and works alongside NJSA (National Junior Swine Association), shares her advice into the agricultural community and her passion for agriculture are encouraging.

GA Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper

Georgia’s 17th Agriculture Commissioner shares his thoughts and advice about the agriculture industry. He is a 7th generation South Georgia farmer, ABAC & UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences graduate, and a former State Senator representing South Central & Southeast Georgia.

Ben Lastly

The Georgia FFA Executive Secretary joins the Ag Beat Blog and shares his insights into the agricultural community and passion for agriculture. Mr. Lastly advised everyone to learn and understand what we do in agriculture and have a positive message to share about our industry.

Bailey Rayfield


Bailey Rayfield shares her thoughts on the Ag Beat's Q&A! Bailey shares her thoughts on the agriculture industry and how to keep the agriculture industry alive.

Jacob Harper


Jacob shares his goals in agriculture communications and journalism and how to keep the agricultural industry thriving!

Leyton Morris


Leyton shares his thoughts about agriculture and how to keep the agricultural industry thriving through the FFA Organization!