Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, April 27, 2018
Office of Communications
404-656-3689
Milk Commodity Commission Accepting Nominations for Board Member Positions
The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for milk will accept nominations to fill two board positions. To be nominated, eligible individuals must be an active Georgia milk producer. Any person currently serving can be reappointed or replaced by the Ex Officio committee during appointments.
Nominations can be made by filling out a Nominee Information Form found at /commodity-promotion-forms.aspx and sending it to:
The Georgia Department of Agriculture
19 MLK Jr. Drive S.W.
Room 320
Atlanta, GA 30334
The form may also be faxed to 404-656-9380, or emailed to Andy.Harrison@agr.georgia.gov. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, May 31, 2018.
The nominees will be certified to ensure they are active Georgia producers of the commodity, and geographic representation may be considered when making appointments. Appointments will be made by the Agriculture Commodity Commission Ex Officio Committee in July. Producers with questions may contact the Georgia Department of Agriculture at 404-586-1405.
Agricultural commodity commissions are farmer-funded self-help programs to enhance research, promotion and education. They are authorized by Georgia law under the Commodity Promotions Act.
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