PERRY, Ga. (August 7, 2013) – Sen. John Wilkinson (R-Toccoa) and Rep. Tom McCall co-hosted the Joint Agriculture Chairman Ag Issues Summit in Perry on August 6th.
“I’m thankful for all those who participated in the summit,” said Sen. Wilkinson. “Our turn out was great and fostered a productive discussion on agriculture issues facing Georgia and the country as we move into the next generation. By sharing these ideas together, we can create more responsible legislation to promote agriculture growth in the state.”
Legislators joined with agriculture community advocates to listen and learn on a variety of topics, including: Georgia Agriculture Sales Tax Exemptions, Federal immigration reform, regional water planning and commercial driver’s license farm exemptions.
The meeting was sponsored by Georgia Agribusiness Council, Georgia Farm Bureau, Georgia Forestry Association, Georgia Poultry Federation and Georgia Urban Ag Council.
The meeting itinerary:
| Introductions Rep. Tom McCall; House Agriculture Committee Chairman Sen. John Wilkinson; Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman |
| Georgia Ag Sales Tax Exemptions; What’s In & What’s Out Bo Warren; Georgia Department of Agriculture Amy Oneacre; Georgia Department of Revenue |
| Federal Immigration Reform; Summarizing the Ag Labor Provisions Bill Brim; Lewis Taylor Farms Todd Stein; Kitchens New Cleghorn LLC |
| Georgia Regional Water Planning & Legislative Initiatives Jud Turner; Director, Georgia Environmental Protection Division |
| Provisions & Registration for New MAP-21 Transportation Exemptions Lt. James Steen; Georgia State Patrol |
| Lunch & Learn: National Agriculture Policy Insight Congressman Sanford Bishop; U.S. House of Representatives (2nd District) |
RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
August 7, 2013
For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Interim Director
Kate Greer, Broadcast Specialist
Kate.Greer@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028