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Nakita Hemingway
Nakita Hemingway is running for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Nakita is a Georgia native and lives in Dacula, GA with her spouse and four children.
Professional background
Nakita attended Georgia State University where she majored in real estate. Nakita holds a degree in Finance from American Intercontinental University. She is a farmer in Dacula, GA, where she also runs a small real estate business. She is involved in several advocacy organizations including the Georgia Farm Bureau, the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers, and Women in Agribusiness. She also serves on the board of the Open Arms Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of women and children in underserved communities.
Political background
In 2020, Nakita Hemingway ran for a seat in the Georgia State House of Representatives for District 104. She lost the general election by about 800 votes.
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 March 9, 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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