WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, Congressman Austin Scott (R-GA-08), along with U.S. Representatives Rick Allen (R-GA-12) and Al Lawson (D-FL-05), hosted a listening session entitled, “The Next Farm Bill: Conversations with Congress.”

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black moderated the event, which was a time for producers to submit comments to the Members of Congress on issues pertinent to the 2018 farm bill.

Those interested in listening to the full event can find a recording of the event by clicking here. Additionally, below are images from the event.

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Rep. Austin Scott meets with Fort Valley State University (FVSU) representatives at the Expo

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Rep. Scott visits with representatives from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) at their building at the Expo

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University of Georgia President Jere Morehead gives opening remarks at the Farm Bill Listening Session

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Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black gives opening remarks at the Farm Bill Listening Session at the Expo

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Richey Seaton with the GA Cotton Commission submits comments to the panel

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Libba Johnson of Moultrie submits comments to the panel on the importance of 4-H and FFA funding in the Farm Bill

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