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Statement from Georgia Farm Bureau President on the Appointment of Sen. Kelly Loeffler

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                              

Contact: Jeffrey Harvey

478-474-0679, ext. 5282

jaharvey@gfb.org

 

STATEMENT FROM GEORGIA FARM BUREAU PRESIDENT GERALD LONG 

ON THE APPOINTMENT OF SEN. KELLY LOEFFLER

 

MACON, Ga. –The following can be attributed to Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long in response to Kelly Loeffler’s appointment to serve in place of Johnny Isakson in the U.S. Senate:

“On behalf of Georgia Farm Bureau, I congratulate Kelly Loeffler on her appointment to the U.S. Senate and wish her well. Our organization looks forward to working with Sen. Loeffler to ensure the concerns of Georgia’s farmers are taken into account as she considers federal policy. We will be glad to serve as a resource on agricultural topics for her regarding how proposed legislation may affect Georgia farmers.”

About Georgia Farm Bureau

Founded in 1937, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation is the state’s largest general farm organization with 158 county chapters. As a membership-driven, nongovernmental organization, GFB serves as the voice of Georgia farmers and rural Georgia by advocating for them on legislative issues and promoting Georgia commodities. Its volunteer members actively participate in activities that promote agriculture awareness.

GFB membership is open to the public and offers a wide variety of benefits, including insurance and discounts for health services, travel and family entertainment. Enrollment in any of the member benefits is optional and not a requirement for membership. If you would like more information about agriculture please visit www.gfb.org, like Georgia Farm Bureau on Facebook @GeorgiaFarmBureau or follow on Twitter at @GaFarmBureau.

 

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