Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Georgia’s 2026 legislative session is officially underway, and lawmakers are expected to tackle key issues impacting the state’s number one industry — agriculture. After what many called a successful year in 2025, leaders are now turning their attention to affordability, economic pressures, and disaster recovery as farmers continue to navigate rising input costs and low commodity prices.
Georgia Farm Bureau State Affairs Manager Adam Belflower discusses the progress made last year, including hurricane relief, tort reform, budget investments, and truck weight legislation, while outlining the policies needed to strengthen the farm economy moving forward.
With natural disasters like Hurricane Helene adding to financial strain, agriculture advocates are working closely with the General Assembly to promote legislation that supports farmers, stabilizes commodity markets, and protects rural communities from unintended consequences.
Georgia’s 2026 legislative session is officially underway, and lawmakers are expected to tackle key issues impacting the state’s number one industry — agriculture. After what many called a successful year in 2025, leaders are now turning their attention to affordability, economic pressures, and disaster recovery as farmers continue to navigate rising input costs and low commodity prices.
Georgia Farm Bureau State Affairs Manager Adam Belflower discusses the progress made last year, including hurricane relief, tort reform, budget investments, and truck weight legislation, while outlining the policies needed to strengthen the farm economy moving forward.
With natural disasters like Hurricane Helene adding to financial strain, agriculture advocates are working closely with the General Assembly to promote legislation that supports farmers, stabilizes commodity markets, and protects rural communities from unintended consequences.
