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Georgia, the 2014 Sunbelt Expo Spotlight State. Planning Committee. ABAC : Tim Marshall Lindsey Roberts Fort Valley State University: Marquinta Gonzalez Ayanna McPhail Georgia Agribusiness Council: Christy Page Georgia Department of Agriculture: Happy Wyatt. Georgia Farm Bureau:
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Planning Committee • ABAC : • Tim Marshall • Lindsey Roberts • Fort Valley State University: • Marquinta Gonzalez • AyannaMcPhail • Georgia Agribusiness Council: • Christy Page • Georgia Department of Agriculture: • Happy Wyatt • Georgia Farm Bureau: • Mike Copeland • Jed Evans • UGA CAES: • Maria Bowie • NikiCoody • Katie Gazda • Angela Rowell • Carla Wood, Committee Chair
Objectives • Educate Expo attendees about the diversity of Georgia agriculture • Promote Georgia agriculture through partnerships Expo-wide • Leave a legacy for future Spotlight States
Diversity of Georgia Agriculture • Georgia’s #1 industry • Partners: state agencies, commodity groups, colleges & universities, industry: technology, innovation, production, agribusiness • Major focus is to show broad diversity of the agricultural industry
Educational Exhibits • Exhibits: 8x10 panels across back wall of the building • Panels allow for future use – single or combined panels • Mural graphics depict diversity of Georgia agriculture • From ports in Savannah to the Capitol in Atlanta • All major commodities of Georgia agriculture • 3-D, with addition of factoid “popouts” • On foam core attached to mural using magnets – easy to customize for future uses
Partnerships • Recognize key partners in Georgia ag • Encourage visits to partners to learn from the experts • Provide a map of with all partners. • Encouraged to visit partners, get a sticker on their map. Completed maps entered for a drawing.
Partnership Opportunities • Several levels of partners: • Platinum • Gold • Silver • Bronze • Supporter • To discuss potential partnerships, contact Niki Coody at nikinew@uga.edu or 229-646-9323
Committed Partners • Platinum: • UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences • Georgia Department of Agriculture • Georgia Development Authority • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College • Supporter • Georgia Agribusiness Council
A Legacy • Priority: a legacy for future Spotlight States • Permanent building for Spotlight State exhibit • Similar to Farm Credit building, an open and inviting exhibition area • Inlay state seals into the concrete floor to recognize SE states at Expo • Building constructed at a basic level, adaptable for future Spotlight States
Follow our Progress Website: www.spotlightgeorgia.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/spotlightgeorgia Hashtag: #spotlightGA Questions? Carla Wood at carlam@uga.edu or 706-583-0347