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Tyler Harper

Tyler Harper is running for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner, Republican Primary.

Personal background

Tyler describes himself as a seventh-generation farmer from Ocilla, Georgia.

Professional background

Tyler has an associate degree from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and a Bachelor of Science in agricultural engineering at the University of Georgia. He then returned to Irwin County where he still works as a farmer. He has been a member of the Georgia State Senate since 2013.

Political background

Tyler Harper has served as a State Senator for the 7th District since 2013. He is currently on the Natural Resources, Public Safety, and Agriculture Committees. Tyler is also the Agriculture & Rural Development Vice-Chair of the Southern Legislative Conference.

ON THE ISSUES

CAMPAIGN FINANCE

Economy

Plans to prioritize new funding and support for farms and agribusiness.

Wants to expand the Georgia Grown program to increase consumption of Georgia agricultural products across the country.

Promises to get rid of trade deals with Mexico and China to "ensure truly free markets where Georgia's farmers are competitive on a global scale."

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Environment

Opposes federal regulations such as the Waters of the United States Rule, which lets the Environmental Protection Agency provide environmental protections for waterways like wetlands throughout the country.

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Workers' Rights

As of March 7, 2022, Tyler Harper’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Education

Plans to partner with schools and universities to make sure that agricultural education is available to all students who want to learn.

Wants to identify and focus on emerging agricultural technology and practices.

Promises to expand Georgia's broadband and high-speed internet to the most remote communities, like Bainbridge and Blue Ridge, by partnering with private companies.

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Public Health

Wants to make sure that Georgia's meat, produce and food supply "meets the highest quality and health standards."

Plans to strength safety protocols.

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