ATLANTA, GA – Cotton is one of Georgia’s 13 agricultural commodity commissions seeking nominations from producers to serve on their respective commissions.
Chris Hopkins (Toombs County), Greg Sikes (Bulloch County) and John Ruark (Morgan County) are currently serving on the Georgia Cotton Commission with expiring terms.
Producers can nominate themselves, be nominated by others, or receive a nomination from an affiliated organization for their commodity. Their role involves attending periodic meetings and making decisions on behalf of their peers. Commission members serve a three-year term, with the possibility of reappointment. They represent the interests of the commodity’s producers. The Commodity Commission Ex Officio Committee makes appointments to the commissions in August.
The Commissions seeking nominations also include apple, blueberry, citrus, corn, equine, milk, peach, pecan, soybean, tobacco, vegetable, and wine & grape. Nomination forms are available on the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s website and will be accepted until June 1. Administered by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, these commissions oversee farmer-funded programs dedicated to strengthening Georgia’s No. 1 industry through research, education, and promotion of a number of Georgia Grown commodities.
“Georgia’s Agricultural Commodity Commissions play a vital role in the continued success of our state’s number one industry and I want to encourage our producers to get involved by serving in these commissions,” said Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper. “Your perspective and leadership are essential to maintaining the strength and future growth of Georgia agriculture.”
Nomination forms are available on the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s dedicated commodity commission webpage or can be requested via email. Completed forms should be submitted by email or mail to:
Georgia Dept of Agriculture
ATTN: Fred Rayfield
19 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW.
Suite 324
Atlanta, GA 30334
For further information, please contact Fred Rayfield at 404-727-7899 or fred.rayfield@agr.georgia.gov.