Member Economic Luncheon, September 2024

Georgia’s #1 industry in the #1 state in the country to do business.

Agriculture has been the backbone of Georgia's economy, from small family farms to large agribusiness and agritourism, agriculture remains crucial to Georgia's economic health and cultural identity. Joining us is farmer, small business owner, former State Senator, and Georgia’s 17^th Agriculture Commissioner, Tyler Harper, to discuss the impact of agriculture on the state.

Commissioner Tyler Harper

Tyler Harper is a 7th Generation farmer, small business owner, former State Senator, and the 17th Agriculture Commissioner of the State of Georgia. Tyler lives in Ocilla and is a lifelong resident of South Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering and has an associate degree in agriculture from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. He is an active member in his local community and has helped lead organizations across the state - from his local rotary club, to the Georgia Young Farmers Association, among numerous others, including serving as the past Chair of the Southern Legislative Conference's Agriculture and Rural Development Committee. When he isn't serving the state as Agriculture Commissioner or working on his farm, you can find Tyler enjoying the outdoors, cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs, or at Satilla Baptist Church where he plays in the band every Sunday.