Trips to U.S. Capitol Lead Congressman to On-Farm Visit to Largest Certified Organic Farm — The Dirt

Over the past 12 months, Georgia Organics has traveled to the U.S. Capitol three times to argue for a more organic-friendly Farm Bill. On each of the trips, Georgia Organics brought along farmers who are active advocates for more support for small- to mid-scale sustainable growers. 

In all, Georgia Organics, along with farmers Russell Brydson of Narrow Way Farm in McDonough, Ga., Logan Petrey of Grimmway Farms in Lake Park, Ga., and Georgia Organics Board Chair CheFarmer Matthew Raiford of Gilliard Farms in Brunswick, Ga., have met with the following members of Congress, or their legislative staff: 

• Rep. Austin Scott, R-GA 8th District, Vice Chair of the House Ag Committee 

• Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock, D-GA, Member of the Senate Ag Committee 

• Sen. John Boozman, R-AR, Ranking Member Senate Ag Committee 

• Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, Chair of the Senate Ag Committee  

• Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, R- PA 15th District, Chair of the House Ag Committee Chair 

• Rep. David Scott, D-GA 13th District, Ranking Member of the House Ag Committee  

• Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-GA  

• Rep. Nikema Williams, D-GA 5th District 

• Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-GA 2nd District, Member of the House Ag and Appropriations Committees 

Almost all of the conversations were civil and respectful, with Congressional members and staff who are working hard for their constituents and the agriculture community.