Georgia Department of Agriculture
Gary W. Black, Commissioner
19 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
Wed, Feb 10 2021
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Office of Communications
404-656-3689
Kevin Eason appointed to Georgia Blueberry Commission
The Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission Ex Officio Committee met on February 4, 2021, to appoint Kevin Eason to fill the remainder of the term held on the Georgia Blueberry Commission by Russ Goodman. Russ stepped down to focus on his responsibilities as Georgia State Senator, District Eight, and his farming operation. Eason is a grower and packer of blueberries in Bacon County.
The Blueberry Commission was created by the Georgia General Assembly and funds collected by the assessments are used for research, education, and promotion of Georgia blueberries.
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Georgia Department of Agriculture
Gary W. Black, Commissioner
19 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
