The first meeting for the Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands is scheduled for the end of the month.
The committee will “evaluate farmland protection measures implemented in other agricultural states and seek the advice of experts in agricultural economics, tax policy, land management, economic development, environmental law and policy, and other disciplines in considering additional measures that may be necessary and appropriate for Georgia.”
On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands, chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), will hold its first meeting.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2024
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Location: Continuing Education Building, Georgia Southern University, 10449 US Highway 301, Statesboro, GA 30458
- This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website here.
ABOUT THE MEETING:
During the first meeting, the committee will hear from numerous guest speakers, including Dr. Kyle Marrero, President of Georgia Southern University, Katherine Moore, President of Georgia Conservancy, Inc., Dr. Asli Aslan, Director of Georgia Southern University Institute for Water and Health, Heidi Jeffers, Director of Georgia Grown Innovation Center, Bill Worthington, Agribusiness Teacher at Ogeechee Technical College and Tyler Harper, Commissioner of Georgia Department of Agriculture.
The committee is tasked with studying the conditions, needs, issues, and problems related to the preservation of Georgia’s farmlands and recommending any action or legislation.
Read more about the purpose of the committee here.
