Who's On Your Ballot: Agriculture Commissioner
- Floyd County Democrats
- Apr 13
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 28
The Commissioner leads the Georgia Department of Agriculture, which is tasked with regulating and promoting Georgia's agriculture industry. The Department of Agriculture is responsible for overseeing food safety, fuel pump accuracy, product inspections, animal health, and market fairness. From the food you eat to the gas you purchase, this department ensures that systems operate correctly.
Agriculture is not just an industry; it is the backbone of our communities and economy. Working farmland is Georgia's most valuable agricultural resource. Democratic candidates aim to protect productive agricultural land through voluntary conservation incentives, supporting the transition of farms across generations, and upholding property rights.
Agriculture is linked to everyday life, influencing food access, pricing, safety, local economies, and supply chains throughout Georgia. Whether you are a farmer or not, the department's outcomes affect you.
The Candidates
Katherine Juhan-Arnold
A Georgia native with roots in agriculture, food systems, and community development.
Key issues:
Protect consumers through consistent oversight,
Support producers with practical and effective systems
Strengthen Georgia's agricultural economy
Ensure accountability across the department
Sedrick Rowe
A first-generation farmer who operates a 30-acre organic farm. Appointed to the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers during the Biden administration.
Key issues:
Streamlining aid delivery and modernizing the food system
Empowering farmers with Ag-Tech and Integrated Bioscience
Connecting local farms directly to school lunchrooms to build a thriving state food economy
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