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Georgians named to national agricultural panels
Posted on Jan 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
In December, several Georgians were named to national advisory and commodity promotion boards by multiple federal agencies.
Casey Cox Kerr of Mitchell County was elected chairperson of the National Peanut Board (NPB), the organization announced on Dec. 17. Kerr previously served as vice chairman. Officer terms begin January 1, 2025, and end December 31, 2025.
The NPB works to help peanut growers improve their production practices and continue to put the world’s highest-quality peanut product in the hands of people around the globe.
Georgia Water Planning and Policy Center Executive Director Mark Masters has been appointed to the 24-member Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC). The FRRCC provides independent policy advice and recommendations to the EPA administrator on crucial environmental issues affecting agriculture and rural communities.
On Dec. 6, the USDA announced the appointment of members, alternates, and advisors to serve three-year terms on The Cotton Board from Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2027. Additionally, USDA appointed seven individuals to fill board vacancies.
Newly appointed members include Georgia producers Caroline Collins Barber of Burke County and alternate member Willie Scott of Tattnall County.
Members, alternates, and advisors of The Cotton Board represent the interests of both importers and producers to The Cotton Board and Cotton Incorporated. Their insight contributes to activities of the Cotton Research & Promotion Program targeted at improving the profitability of the entire cotton industry.
On Dec. 5, the USDA announced the appointment of 11 members and nine alternates to serve on the American Egg Board. Eighteen members and alternates will serve two-year terms, and two members will serve a one-year term. The terms of the new appointees will begin March 2025.
Among the appointees to the American Egg Board is Gijs Schinmel of Oglethorpe County, who operates Centurion Poultry.
The American Egg Board’s goal is to maintain and expand domestic and foreign markets and uses for eggs and egg products. The program is funded by a mandatory assessment of 10 cents per 30-dozen case of eggs sold.
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