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Nakita Hemingway

DEMOCRAT

Nakita Hemingway is running for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner.

Personal background

Nakita is originally from Georgia. She has a bachelor's degree in real estate from Georgia State University and a bachelor's degree in finance from American Intercontinental University. She lives in Dacula with her spouse and four children.

Professional background

Nakita is a farmer and runs a real estate business.

Political background

Nakita Hemingway ran for state representative for district 104 in 2020. She was not elected.

Economy

Plans to establish procurement and supply chain policies that focus on locally-grown food being sold to local Georgians.

Supports the legalization of cannabis products in Georgia as part of a "Farm Recovery Plan" designed to help Georgia farmers secure a new source of revenue.

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Workers' Rights

Wants to end trafficking of agricultural laborers.

Wants to use the office of Agriculture Commissioner to investigate human rights abuses on farms.

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Environment

As of October 24, 2022, Nakita Hemingway’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Education

Plans to develop and implement a statewide K-12 learning and skills program called "Every Child is a Farmer." A goal of this program is to provide quality education regarding food, nutrition, farming, and food safety.

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Public Health

Wants to convene an Emergency Task Force on Childhood Hunger with partner state agencies and nonprofit organizations, with the goal of ending childhood hunger in Georgia by 2025.

Wants to launch the Hunger Relief Georgia e-portal to support, coordinate and centralize food relief efforts and funding opportunities across the state.

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