Journeys to U.S. Capitol Lead Congressman to On-Farm Consult with to Greatest Qualified Natural Farm — The Filth

Over the last twelve months, Georgia Organics has traveled to the U.S. Capitol 3 times to argue for a extra organic-friendly Farm Invoice. On each and every of the journeys, Georgia Organics introduced alongside farmers who’re lively advocates for extra give a boost to for small- to mid-scale sustainable growers. 

In all, Georgia Organics, together with farmers Russell Brydson of Slim Means Farm in McDonough, Ga., Logan Petrey of Grimmway Farms in Lake Park, Ga., and Georgia Organics Board Chair CheFarmer Matthew Raiford of Gilliard Farms in Brunswick, Ga., have met with the next individuals of Congress, or their legislative body of workers: 

• Rep. Austin Scott, R-GA eighth District, Vice Chair of the Space Ag Committee 

• Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock, D-GA, Member of the Senate Ag Committee 

• Sen. John Boozman, R-AR, Score Member Senate Ag Committee 

• Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, Chair of the Senate Ag Committee  

• Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, R- PA fifteenth District, Chair of the Space Ag Committee Chair 

• Rep. David Scott, D-GA thirteenth District, Score Member of the Space Ag Committee  

• Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-GA  

• Rep. Nikema Williams, D-GA fifth District 

• Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-GA 2d District, Member of the Space Ag and Appropriations Committees 

Nearly the entire conversations had been civil and respectful, with Congressional individuals and body of workers who’re running laborious for his or her constituents and the agriculture neighborhood.