Special to the Herald

MACON – Effingham County Farm Bureau (ECFB) member Charlene Morgan was named the Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) 7th District Volunteer of the Year Award during the recent 7th District Annual Meeting in Statesboro.

The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes exceptional Georgia Farm Bureau members who dedicate countless hours to fulfill the organization’s mission. Members who earn this award are leaders in the agricultural community and exemplify the definition of “grassroots” within GFB.

A retired teacher, Morgan helps her husband Ronald on the family’s cattle farm. She serves as secretary/treasurer for the ECFB Springfield chapter and volunteers her time to work on the Effingham County Fair Committee. She represents ECFB at public events like the Olde Effingham Day and the Effingham County Fair, and she has donated items for Effingham County Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom activities.

Charlene and Ronald have been married for 51 years and live in Rincon.

Founded in 1937, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation is the state’s largest general farm organization with 158 county chapters. As a membership-driven, nongovernmental organization, GFB serves as the voice of Georgia farmers and rural Georgia by advocating for them on legislative issues and promoting Georgia commodities. Its volunteer members also actively participate in activities that promote agriculture awareness.

GFB membership is open to the public and offers a wide variety of benefits, including insurance and discounts for health services, travel and family entertainment. Enrollment in any of the member benefits is optional and not a requirement for membership.

For more information about agriculture, visit www.gfb.org, “like” Georgia Farm Bureau on Facebook @GeorgiaFarmBureau, or follow on Twitter @GaFarmBureau.