Georgia General Assembly

15/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 15/07/2024 19:32

Joint Agriculture Chairmen’s Ag Issues Summit Announced for August 27, 2024

ATLANTA (July 15, 2024)- The Joint Agriculture Chairmen's Ag Issues Summit has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 9:30 A.M. at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry. This annual event is a critical gathering for discussing key issues in the agricultural sector. It will feature insights from various industry leaders and the House and Senate Committees on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs.

Sen. Russ Goodman (R-Cogdell), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, emphasized the importance of this event: "Each year, the Ag Issues Summit serves as a pivotal platform for our agricultural community to come together, exchange knowledge, and address the pressing challenges we face. It is an invaluable opportunity to foster collaboration and innovation within our industry. We look forward to seeing you in Perry and engaging in meaningful discussions to further strengthen our agricultural community."

Leaders in the Ag Industry will generously provide coffee and lunch to attendees at no charge. However, due to limited space and to ensure adequate preparations, an RSVP is required. Please respond no later than Friday, August 16, 2024.

To RSVP, please send the following information for each attendee to Rachel Whitted at [email protected]:

  • Full Name:
  • Organization:
  • Phone Number:

The Summit will be held in the Miller Murphy Howard Building, 401 Larry Walker Pkwy, Perry, Georgia 31069.

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Sen. Russ Goodman serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs. He represents Senate District 8, which includes Atkinson, Clinch, Echols, Lanier, Lowndes, and Pierce Counties and a large portion of Ware County. He may be reached at 404.656.7454 or at
[email protected]