Chairman Robert Dickey to Co-Host 2024 Agricultural Issues Summit in Perry

ATLANTA - State Representative Robert Dickey (R-Musella), chairman of the House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, will co-host the 2024 Agricultural Issues Summit on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in the Miller Murphy Howard Building at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, Georgia. Chairman Dickey will co-host the summit with State Senator Russ Goodman (R-Cogdell), chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee.

"Co-hosting the 2024 Agricultural Issues Summit presents an exciting opportunity to address the crucial topics impacting agriculture in Georgia, our state's number one industry," said Chairman Dickey. "Each year, it is imperative for our agricultural leaders and stakeholders to convene, discuss and strategize on how to build on our successes and continuously enhance our agricultural sector. This summit aims to raise awareness about various challenges, including the loss of valuable farmland and to provide an overview of the state's agricultural economy. It will also feature a DNR report on deer damage and an update from Commissioner Tyler Harper. By collaborating and sharing insights, we can ensure the continued growth and prosperity of Georgia's agriculture industry. I look forward to hearing from Georgia's experts and working alongside my legislative colleagues to develop innovative solutions that will elevate our state's top industry."

The House Agriculture Committee expresses gratitude to Steven Shimp, Executive Director of the Georgia National Fairgrounds for helping host this event. Other generous event sponsors include the Georgia Farm Bureau, Georgia Agribusiness Council, Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Georgia Cattlemen's Association, Georgia Forestry Association, Georgia Poultry Association, Georgia Green Industry Association and Urban Ag Council.

Representative Robert Dickey represents the citizens of District 145, which includes Crawford County and portions of Bibb, Houston, Monroe and Peach counties. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2011 and currently serves as Chairman of the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education and the Banks & Banking, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, Higher Education, Natural Resources & Environment and Ways & Means committees.

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