Page 24 - Georgia Forestry - Issue 4 - Fall 2022

2 operations supply so much of the fiber
is in place to assist with any needs the industry may have in regards to the DOL. It is my desire to transform the DOL from being a bureaucratic agency that [processes] UI claims into an agency that fosters a workforce necessary to meet the needs of the industry.
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and shelter that Georgia, Americans
and consumers across the globe rely 2 on on a daily basis. The industry is also
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a huge economic driver for our state, supporting more than 140,000 jobs and generating nearly $40 billion in economic impact.
As Agriculture Commissioner,
we will prioritize our forestry
industry every day through dialogue, partnership and collaboration to maximize and grow its impact even further across our state and across our country. My agenda as Agriculture Commissioner for the forestry industry will focus on working together toward sustainable growth.
Knowing that our forests and
timber operations are critical to our larger industry’s overall success, I’m committed to working together with the Georgia Forestry Association members and other industry partners to equip them with the tools they need to succeed and help them grow in a sustainable and smart way that benefits our farmers, producers and consumers across the state. Working together, we can help advance our state’s #1 industry for generations to come.
BRUCE THOMPSON
Republican for Labor Commissioner
Forests serve to clean the air we breathe, the water we drink while reducing erosion to our land. As the top forestry state in the nation, the industry generates over $36 billion and supports over 150,000 jobs. With over 200 wood mills producing lumber, pellets, furniture and so much more, the forestry industry is a significant provider to our state tax base as well as our lifestyles.
As Labor Commissioner, I will ensure that the H-2B visas remain a priority for our state. I will make sure the policies that are implemented are supportive of this industry and a liaison
JOHN KING
Republican for Insurance & Safety Fire Commissioner (Incumbent)
Forestry is a vital industry in Georgia — representing jobs, driving our economy and contributing to Georgia’s status as the #1 state to do business. In the year 2020, forestry provided over $39 billion
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