October 22, 2026 | By Josh McGill
Georgia farmers will have several important agricultural policy issues to consider when voting in the November 3 general election. From a proposed constitutional amendment affecting farmland property taxes to statewide and congressional races, the election could influence policies affecting the state’s agricultural industry.
Georgia Farm Bureau is encouraging agricultural producers to become informed through its I Farm, I Vote campaign, which highlights election issues and candidates’ positions on agriculture.
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Georgia Farmers Face Important Agricultural Decisions on November Ballot
Josh McGill reports for Southeast AgNet Radio Network’s Georgia Ag News.
Amendment 1 Would Expand Georgia’s Conservation Use Program
One of the agricultural issues on Georgia’s ballot is Amendment 1, a proposed change to the state’s Constitution that would increase the maximum acreage a single landowner can enroll in the Conservation Use Value Assessment (CUVA) program from 2,000 to 4,000 acres.
CUVA allows qualifying agricultural land to be assessed according to its conservation use rather than its fair market value. This can reduce property taxes for participating landowners while encouraging continued agricultural use of the property.
If voters approve Amendment 1, the increased acreage limit would take effect January 1, 2027.
Georgia Farm Bureau says the proposed change would better accommodate the size of modern agricultural operations while supporting the preservation of working farmland.
Agriculture Issues Extend Beyond the Constitutional Amendment
Georgia voters will also select a governor, agriculture commissioner and other statewide officials. All seats in the Georgia General Assembly are on the ballot, along with the state’s 14 U.S. House seats and one U.S. Senate seat.
Georgia Farm Bureau is encouraging farmers to examine candidates’ positions on issues that directly affect agricultural operations, including farm profitability, labor availability, private property rights, taxes and government regulations.
Decisions made by elected officials at the state and federal levels can influence agricultural policy, operating expenses and long-term planning for Georgia’s farmers and ranchers.
Georgia Farm Bureau Encourages Farmers to Get Informed
Through its I Farm, I Vote campaign, Georgia Farm Bureau is providing election resources and encouraging producers to ask candidates questions about agricultural issues before casting their ballots.
Farmers can access the organization’s election guide and candidate information at IFarmIVoteGA.com.
Early voting continues through October 30, with Election Day scheduled for Tuesday, November 3.
For more agricultural news and updates, listen to Georgia Ag News on the Southeast AgNet Radio Network.