Senator Wilkinson Co-Hosts Ag Event in Perry

50^th District State Senator John Wilkinson and State Rep. Tom McCall of Elberton co-hosted the Joint Agriculture Chairman Ag Issues Summit in Perry last week. Committee members from the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives, several agency commissioners and other stakeholders were present. 

In a press release to WNEG, Senator Wilkinson expressed thanks to all that attended and participated, especially the event sponsors stating “Agriculture is an important foundation to Georgia’s growing economy, and events such as this support growth and promote the significance of the industry.” 

The Ag Issues Summit is an educational and open dialogue event for legislators, agency members and other stakeholders. During the summit, important issues are discussed and ideas for next steps are presented. This summit included an overview of the Georgia Ag Tax Exemption Program. The Georgia Department of Agriculture and Georgia Department of Revenue presented their actions and efforts to enforce the program. An update was given on Georgia water resources. Georgia’s growing economy was reviewed and discussed. U.S. Representative Austin Scott gave an update on federal agriculture issues affecting Georgia and its economy.

Senator Wilkinson serves as the Chairman of the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee and Vice Chairman of the Education and Youth Committee. The 50^th Senate District includes Stephens, Banks, Franklin, Habersham, Rabun, Towns, and portions of Hall and Jackson Counties.