Spending time with Atrium Health

One of the many stops we made this week was with Atrium Health Navicent in Baldwin County. I am always pleased to see the important work our community’s healthcare professionals are doing to keep our friends and neighbors healthy. Atrium Health provides emergency services, labor and delivery, and many other important services to central Georgia communities. 

Touring GAF Valdosta

I also had the opportunity to spend time at GAF Valdosta and tour their new TPO plant.

This facility has just begun production this year to help GAF meet growing residential and commercial demand. Currently, one in four U.S. homes are protected by a GAF roof, and we are happy to have them expanding in our district and excited to see what they are able to accomplish.

This new facility will provide incomes for 135 GA-08 families over the next six years.

Visiting GreenPoint Ag

Last week, I spent time with GreenPoint Ag in Hawkinsville. 

Our nation's farmers are the backbone of our country. Growers and producers allow us to feed our families and put clothes on our backs. GreenPoint Ag is doing great work supporting our GA-08 farmers in their mission. The company is an agricultural input supplier and plays a critical role in allowing our great farmers to flourish. 

We are proud to have such great supporters of our farmers right here in the district.

Speaking at the Coastal Plains Farmers Co-Op Lunch

Lastly, I had the opportunity to have a discussion with the Coastal Plain Farmers at their Co-Op Lunch.

As the Vice Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, it is important for me to be in close contact with our producers and growers. Opportunities like these are meaningful for me and help me keep our growers up-to-date on what is going on in Washington. They also help keep me aware of the issues that are directly impacting our farmers which helps me to craft impactful legislation. 

I appreciate the Coastal Plains Farmers for having me come speak with them and I thank you for all of the hard work you do for our country. 

GreenPoint Ag Hosts Elected Lawmakers At Two Sites This Month

Agricultural Retailers Association member GreenPoint Ag recently hosted two congressional lawmakers at their retail facilities.

Earlier this month, House Agriculture Committee Vice Chair Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) toured GreenPoint Ag’s retail facility in Hawkinsville, Georgia, and U.S. Representative Shomari C. Figures (D-Ala.) toured GreenPoint Ag’s facility in Evergreen, Alabama. Both of these visits are part of ARA’s coordination of congressional facility visits for ARA members during congressional recess periods.

“I was happy to spend time at GreenPoint Ag and grateful for the Agricultural Retailers Association for making it happen. Our growers and producers allow Americans across the country to put food on their tables and clothes on their back, GreenPoint is doing great work here to help support farmers in Georgia’s Eighth District along the way,” said Rep. Scott.

“The Agricultural Retailers Association is a key partner in empowering our farmers, securing our food system, and promoting economic growth in rural communities. My visit today was insightful and reminded me of the importance of supporting the agricultural businesses and the people who drive this industry,” said Rep. Figures.

While based in Decatur, Alabama, GreenPoint Ag operates over 80 retail and wholesale agronomy locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Texas. GreenPoint Ag is a farmer-owned agricultural input supplier that services farms and rural businesses with crop nutrients, crop protection products, seed, and professional products. They also offer seed treatment, field scouting, soil sampling, tissue sampling, custom application, and a full array of ag technology services through AccuField.

“Representative Austin Scott’s visit to our Hawkinsville location was a meaningful opportunity to showcase the work our team is doing to support growers across Georgia,” said Chris Casey, VP of Sales at GreenPoint Ag. “His engagement with ag retailers like GreenPoint Ag reinforces the importance of strong partnerships between policymakers and the agricultural community. We’re grateful for his continued support and advocacy on behalf of rural America.”

GreenPoint Ag’s Hawkinsville location is a full-service agronomy location part of the GreenPoint Ag Retail division, where they serve local farmers with everything from crop nutrients to seed to ag technology.

GreenPoint Ag’s Evergreen, Alabama location is one of two CN bagging facilities owned by GreenPoint Ag. The Evergreen location is set up to receive products by rail and bag them for distribution and sale in both GreenPoint Ag’s retail and wholesale businesses.

“We are honored to welcome Representative Shomari Figures to our GreenPoint Ag location in Evergreen. His commitment to supporting rural communities and agricultural innovation aligns perfectly with our mission to serve growers across the Southeast. This visit reinforces the importance of collaboration between public leadership and agribusiness to drive sustainable growth and prosperity,” said Joey Caldwell, GreenPoint Ag’s Senior Vice President of Growth and Strategy.

Read the full article here.