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Ag Secretary Rollins visits Georgia farms, engages with state leadership

On March 12, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins traveled to Atlanta to deliver remarks to the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Secretary Rollins and Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper then met with elected officials at the Georgia State Capitol, participated in a roundtable discussion with farmers, and toured a local cattle operation.

“Georgia’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities are at the heart of American agriculture. Their insight is essential as we work to strengthen the industry for future generations,” said Secretary Rollins. “Ensuring they have the infrastructure and resources needed to prosper is critical work, and NRECA plays a key role in that effort. USDA remains committed to supporting Georgia agriculture and rural communities across the country.”

Secretary Rollins began her day at the PowerXchange, NRECA’s annual meeting, to deliver remarks about USDA’s continuous efforts to help electric cooperatives sustain and revitalize rural communities across the country.

Following her remarks, Rollins went to the Georgia State Capitol to meet with elected officials to discuss the state’s current agricultural priorities.

Rollins then visited the University of Georgia’s Iron Horse Plant Sciences Farm to engage in a roundtable discussion on topics including combatting avian flu, expanding global markets, and farm bill priorities with local farmers. She wrapped up her trip with a tour of Precise Cattle, a family farm in Watkinsville.

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