Tyler is from Ocilla, Georgia. He attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia. He has an associate’s degree from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering from the University of Georgia. He lives in Ocilla. He attends Satilla Baptist Church.

Tyler J Harper is from Ocilla, Georgia. He attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia. He has an associate’s degree from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering from the University of Georgia. He lives in Ocilla. He attends Satilla Baptist Church.

Tyler is a State Senator. He works in the Georgia State Senate, where he has been since 2013. He previously worked on his family’s farm as a seventh-generation farmer, tending crops with his grandfather’s tractor, and ran a small agricultural services business.

Will recommit the state of Georgia to expanding our state’s internet to even the most remote communities – from Bainbridge to Blue Ridge.

- Will recommit the state of Georgia to expanding our state’s internet to even the most remote communities – from Bainbridge to Blue Ridge.

Energy & the Environment

Said, "I will work to lower costs for our producers and consumers by providing more access to capital for farmers, shifting supply chains back to the U. S. , strengthening our food security programs and advancing our state’s number one industry for generations to come."

Will ensure that every Georgia farmer has access to the online tools that improve productivity and increase output.

Will work with federal, private sector and non-profit partners to advocate on behalf of Georgia growers – and ensure truly free markets where Georgia’s farmers are competitive on a global scale.

Will work to eliminate unfair trade deals that put producers in Mexico and China ahead of producers in the United States.

Will continue pursuing a farmers-first agenda that prioritizes new funding and additional support for farms and agribusiness alike.

- Said, "I will work to lower costs for our producers and consumers by providing more access to capital for farmers, shifting supply chains back to the U. S. , strengthening our food security programs and advancing our state’s number one industry for generations to come."
- Will ensure that every Georgia farmer has access to the online tools that improve productivity and increase output.
- Will work with federal, private sector and non-profit partners to advocate on behalf of Georgia growers – and ensure truly free markets where Georgia’s farmers are competitive on a global scale.
- Will work to eliminate unfair trade deals that put producers in Mexico and China ahead of producers in the United States.
- Will continue pursuing a farmers-first agenda that prioritizes new funding and additional support for farms and agribusiness alike.

Economy

Plans to work with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) to prioritize agriculture.

Will strengthen safety protocols and best practices, disseminate active and timely communications, and mitigate any potential issue in real time.

- Plans to work with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) to prioritize agriculture.
- Will strengthen safety protocols and best practices, disseminate active and timely communications, and mitigate any potential issue in real time.

Consumer Protection

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- The Agriculture Commissioner focuses on enforcing regulations that protect and promote agriculture in Georgia. 
- The Agriculture Commissioner enforces regulations dealing with food safety and food access. Their actions can affect the price and quality of food sold in grocery stores and restaurants across the state.
- The Agriculture Commissioner is elected to 4-year terms in statewide elections.

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner, Republican Primary

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