The Agricultural Commodity Commission for Equine consists of the Commissioner of Agriculture (Ex-Officio), the Georgia Farm Bureau President (Ex-Officio), one producer elected by Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee and one producer elected by House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee along with 5 appointed by the above. At least 4 out of 5 appointed members must be producers. “Producer” is defined as any person who owns one or more equine or is engaged within this state in the business of buying, selling, boarding, holding, training, breeding, riding, pulling vehicles with, or otherwise utilizing equine.
Board Members
Ron Smith, Chairman
Beth Williams, Vice-Chair
Dr. Barbara Kelly
Julie Murphy
Robin Ginn
Gary Walker
Harry Thompson
Jimmy Kowalsky
Advisory Members
Ann Jones
Dr. Julia McCann
Cassie Harper