Episode 2 - Session is in Session

Episode 2

1/28/2020

In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, our primary focus is on the start of the 2020 Georgia Legislative Session. Katie Duvall sits down with Alex Bradford, State Affairs Coordinator for Georgia Farm Bureau. They discuss how the session is expected to go this year and even discuss some important agricultural bills expected to be debated under the gold dome.  You can view the full legislative report here.  Don’t forget Georgia Farm Bureau Day at the Capitol on February 11th! To register, click here. Registration deadline is January 31st!  

Also in this episode is the Farm Monitor interview with the EPA about glyphosate, a chemical used by producers that is at the center of a lawsuit in which plaintiffs say it caused Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.  

Lastly, Jay Stone shares his interview with UMASH Outreach Coordinator, Megan Schossow and NFMC Communications Specialist, Scott Heiberger. They discuss what their organizations do and how their organizations are approaching key safety issues in ag.