Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tells Students At Oconee Republican Meeting About Career Prospects

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black had a simple message for the young people gathered at the meeting of the Oconee County Republic Party last week.

Agriculture offers lots of good career opportunities, Black told the Oconee County high school and middle school students.

“This is what I know,” Black said. “I know if its in food. I know if its in forestry. I know if its in agriculture or some related field, then hitch up and go. There is plenty of opportunity.”

The young people in attendance were primed for that message.

They represented the Oconee County 4-H program, North Oconee FFA, Oconee Middle School FFA and the Malcom Bridge Middle School FFA.

Black also used the opportunity to kick off his local campaign for re-election in 2018.

For more on the story, including a video of Black’s comments, go to Oconee County Observations.

Pictured: Gary Black.