We’d add that there’s a lot to be desired from each the Senate and Home variations, not less than as far we’ve seen (particulars on the Senate invoice are forthcoming however there may be an overview of kinds, and the textual content of the Home model got here out on Saturday, Could 18). If we have been compelled to decide on between the 2, we’d go along with the Senate model as a result of it does embody a meager enhance within the Natural Value Share Reimbursement Program, elevating it from $750 yearly to $1,000.
We all know our farmers want not less than a $1,500 price share annually for it to actually cease Georgia from dropping Licensed Natural farms. It additionally consists of elements of different items of laws that we are going to get into additional under.
There are a couple of different items of the Senate invoice that advantages Natural growers, the Nationwide Natural Program, and sustainable and natural ag analysis. However we hope and dealing for way more.
OUR LATEST TRIP TO DC
Georgia Organics Farmer Providers Director Lauren Cox and Farmer Advocacy Director Michael Wall visited the places of work of a number of Members of Congress on Could 16 with our companions on the Natural Commerce Affiliation (OTA). Within the conferences, we reminded the parents that we already knew about our farmers’ priorities, and launched new of us to Georgia Organics and what our farmers are hoping to get out of this subsequent Farm Invoice.
On this journey we met with employees for:
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Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-03)
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Sen. Jon Ossoff (D)
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Sen. Reb. Raphael Warnock (D)
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Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-13)
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Rep. Austin Scott (R-8)
Within the conferences, Home Republicans appreciated the Home model of the Invoice (the Home is at present run by Republicans), and Senate Democrats suppose their model is the higher one (the Senate is at present managed by Democrats).
