Candidate for Georgia Agriculture Commission in 2022 Georgia Primary Election.
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Get StartedI will increase staffing and fully fund our inspection program, and make sure that all abuses are thoroughly and immediately investigated. I will also work with our legislators to strengthen our animal welfare laws, making Georgia a safe place for animals, and not animal abusers. Learn more
I will also use the power of my office to fight for legislation focused on restorative justice for people who have been convicted of nonviolent marijuana offenses. Learn more
I support fully legalizing marijuana. Learn more
My administration will create strategic partnerships with forward-thinking farmers, agriculture educators and researchers to explore ways to improve our sustainability efforts. Georgia farmers will have access to training programs and boot camps to reduce their footprint and increase their bottom line. Learn more
As our next Agriculture Commissioner, I will continue to work with activists, business leaders and legislators to eliminate barriers to entry, including decreasing fees and eliminating biased regulations that discourage competition, while increasing protections for consumers of hemp products. Learn more
I will be a strong voice for equity and inclusion in Agriculture, fighting to ensure fair lending practices, and working with Congress and Georgia leaders to fully fund and protect our 1890 land grant institutions. Learn more
As grocery stores are overseen by the Dept. of Agriculture, one of my top priorities is to ensure access to fresh, healthy, affordable food for everyone in Georgia. I will also focus on expanding our farm to school programs, ensuring that the districts with the most need get first priority. Learn more
I will strive to create more protections for farm workers, particularly in regards to issues like heat protection and access to potable water. Our #1 industry must also be #1 for workers’ rights. Learn more
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