New Director of Communications for Georgia Ag Department

Randall Weiseman June 13, 2014 Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

Julie McPeake

Today was the last day for a staff member here at Southeast AgNet. After almost six years, Julie McPeake is moving on as she has accepted a position with the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

Gary Black

I was able to talk with her new boss, Commissioner Gary Black. He describes how pleased he is that she is joining his staff and discusses what her role will be.

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