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‘Agriculture is not just a business, it’s a way of life’

August 12, 2019  |  

Filed Under: Latest News, News From The Trail Tagged With: agriculture, economy, jobs

“I learned at an early age that agriculture is not just a business, it’s a way of life.”
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U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, visited Coley Cotton Farm for a tour and discussion about Georgia’s critical agriculture industry. The Coley Family has produced cotton and peanuts in Dooly County, Georgia, for four generations. Today, the family operates 4,000 acres of land, a cotton gin, and a peanut buying point.

“Our farming operations are the backbone of America, and the Coley Cotton Farm is no exception,” said Senator Perdue. “After Hurricane Michael devastated the Southeast last October, President Donald Trump broke through the gridlock in Congress and got a bipartisan disaster relief package across the finish line. Now, I am working with the President and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdueto cut through the bureaucratic red tape and deliver the assistance our Georgia farmers and agriculture communities desperately need. Growing up working on my family’s farm, I learned at an early age that agriculture is not just a business, it’s a way of life for many across the country. Thank you to the Coley Family and all of our Georgia farmers who are feeding and clothing the world.”

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David Speaks To Fort Valley State’s 37th Annual Ham & Eggs Breakfast

April 9, 2019  |  

Filed Under: Latest News, News From The Trail Tagged With: agriculture, disaster relief, Middle Georgia

State and local lawmakers are giving a clear picture on the bills passed during the 2019 legislative session.

Fort Valley State University was full of politicians for its Ham and Eggs Legislative Breakfast and Georgia Agricultural Showcase Friday morning.

Politicians highlighted that FVSU will be one of two universities to research, grow, and dispense medical marijuana.

“The Farm Bill, for Fort Valley State to be designated with some appropriation with the Farm Bill. With that in mind, it was a good day for FVSU, it’ll mean a lot to the university to get in on the growth side and the dispense side,” Representative Calvin Smyre said.

U.S Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, U.S Senator David Perdue, and State Senator John F. Kennedy say Middle Georgia came out on top during this year’s legislative session.

The passing of House Bill 324 allows families to use cannabis for medical uses.

Secretary Perdue and Representative Smyre say being able to grow marijuana will be huge for Middle Georgia’s agriculture.

When it comes to protecting farmers, and their crops, Senator Perdue says he’s upset about the Disaster Relief Bill not passing. Not just for Georgia, but the country.

“We’re hot and heavy every night in negotiation. I’m very hopeful here in the next short period that we’ll get some type of compromise. President Trump has been very cooperative and workable in terms of moving towards getting to a package that is financially responsible, but meets the needs of the people across 12 different states,” Senator Perdue said.

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President Trump Supports Disaster Relief Package

April 1, 2019  |  

Filed Under: Latest News, News From The Trail Tagged With: agriculture, disaster relief, Georgia agriculture

President Trump has continued to be resolute in supporting people in Georgia and other areas of our country who have been devastated by natural disasters, including Puerto Rico.

It’s completely unacceptable that Washington’s intransigence is threatening the livelihoods of the people who sent us here to represent them.

Every day that Congress continues debating disaster relief is a day people around the country face crippling uncertainty. It’s past time for Congress to put aside political interests and pass this disaster relief bill for the Americans who are depending on us.

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