David Perdue: “we are celebrating a first in Georgia history today. Last week our State's Farm Bureau president, Zippy Duvall, was…”

“we are celebrating a first in Georgia history today. Last week our State's Farm Bureau president, Zippy Duvall, was elected by the American Farm Bureau Federation to serve as its 12th president. I join my fellow Georgians in congratulating Zippy on this honor and look forward to working with him in this new role. Zippy, as he is affectionately known--and that is his real name-- first became a member of the Farm Bureau in 1977. He is a third- generation dairy farmer and currently maintains a beef cow herd and poultry production operation. To the Duvalls, farming is a business, a lifestyle, and a proud family tradition. As a dairyman, Zippy is accustomed to hard work, and he will be a tireless champion for the agricultural industry. He understands the importance of a safe and abundant food supply for consumers across the Nation and globe. Zippy traveled over 55,000 miles and visited 29 States to meet with Americans and discuss his vision for the future of American agriculture. He heard from farmers and ranchers across our country-- just as we have in the Senate--that something has to be done to defend citizens against a runaway government.…”