Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commissions seek nominations

Published 1:08 pm Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Georgia Department of Agriculture

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced today that five of Georgia’s Agricultural Commodity Commissions are seeking nominations from producers to serve on their respective commissions. The Commissions seeking nominations are beef, cotton, equine, tobacco, and soybean. Nomination forms are available on the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s website and will be accepted until May 23^rd, 2025. Administered by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, these commissions oversee farmer-funded programs dedicated to strengthening Georgia’s #1 industry through research, education, and promotion of a number of Georgia Grown commodities.

“Georgia’s Agriculture Commodity Commissions play a vital role in the success of our state’s #1 industry,” said Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper. “I strongly encourage our producers to take an active role by serving on these commissions—your voice and leadership are critical to the continued strength and success of Georgia agriculture.”

Producers can nominate themselves, be nominated by others, or receive a nomination from an affiliated organization for their commodity. Their role involves attending periodic meetings and making decisions on behalf of their peers. Commission members serve a three-year term, with the possibility of reappointment. They represent the interests of the commodity’s producers. The Commodity Commission Ex Officio Committee makes appointments to the commissions in July.

Commission Members with Expiring Terms: