Parrish Akins plants cotton seeds on his farm in Nashville, Ga., on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Tariffs, natural disasters and now pandemic have plagued Georgia farmers.

Parrish Akins plants cotton seeds on his farm in Nashville, Ga., on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Tariffs, natural disasters and now pandemic have plagued Georgia farmers. / AP

Today on Political Rewind, Georgia agriculture takes a hit from the coronavirus. Farmers face concerns over exposure to the virus and uncertain retailers cutting demand.

We heard from Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black on how the ongoing public health crisis is affecting the state’s farming businesses.

 

Panelists:

Gary Black — Commissioner of Agriculture

Jim Galloway — Lead Political Writer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 

Charlotte Swancy — Georgia Farmer

 

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