Atlanta, GA - On Wednesday, August 23rd USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper will meet with local producers and small-business owners in Atlanta. The discussion will focus on USDA’s ongoing investments to build new revenue streams for producers, strengthen farm and food businesses, bolster food supply chains, and create jobs and other economic opportunities.
Who:
Tyler Harper, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner
Tom Vilsack, USDA Secretary
Arthur Tripp, Farm Service Agency State Executive Director
Bill Green, Common Market Executive Director
Multiple small-business owners and local producers
What:
Stakeholder meeting and panel discussion on the impact of USDA programs and investments on Georgia’s farmers, producers, small-business owners, and agriculture industry overall.
Where:
Location details provided upon RSVP.
When:
Wednesday, August 23rd
Doors open at 8:45AM
Please arrive by 9:15AM
Event will start around 9:45AM
RSVP:
Interested media must RSVP to press@usda.gov