Democrat Nakita Hemingway, who misplaced a suburban Gwinnett County legislative race final yr, May even be Inside the working.

The victor will lead an agriculture division that’s charged with advertising the state’s merchandise, overseeing meals safety measures, monitoring animal illnesses and regulating farm merchandise.

Harper, Who’s shut with former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, Is predicted to make what his aides say is An monumental funding in his advertising campaign. He’s additionally set to remind voters of his south Georgia background in a state power construction that’s more and more tilted in the direction of metro Atlanta.

“Agriculture isn’t Solely a job. It’s Our way of life,” he said. “And we’re Joyful with it.”