ATLANTA, GA – Today, February 12th, 2026, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper will sign a proclamation recognizing February 2026 as “Georgia Black Farmers Month” and deliver remarks highlighting Black farmer’s contributions to Georgia’s #1 industry.
Who:
- Tyler J Harper – Commissioner, Georgia Department of Agriculture
- Burt Jones - Lieutenant Governor, State of Georgia
- Russ Goodman – Senate Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Committee Chairman
- Robert Dickey – House Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Committee Chairman
- Bruce LeVell – Director of Public & Private Partnerships, United States Department of Agriculture
- Vivian Childs – Activist & Author
What:
Join Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, numerous elected officials, and prominent members of Georgia’s agricultural community for a proclamation signing ceremony and press conference highlighting Black farmer’s contributions to Georgia’s #1 industry.
Where:
Georgia State Capitol
South Steps
When:
Thursday, February 12th, 2026, at 2:30PM
RSVP:
Matthew Agvent, Communications Director
770-238-7216
Matthew.Agvent@agr.georgia.gov