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Question of the Month, October
Cultured meat? Lab-grown meat? Novari? What is this (not) new frontier in animal protein?
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Question of the Month, November
Guardian Ad Deliciae? How are States Providing Legal Support for Neglected and Abused Pets?
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Question of the Month, August
What are the official state foods across the CSG South region?
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Question of the Month, June
As inflation continues to bite into household expenses, what actions did states take during the 2023...
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Policy Analysis
Walking on Sunshine: Solar Power on Agricultural Lands
Solar power usage has recently grown in the United States due to shrinking costs and tax...
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Cannabis Waste Disposal Policies in the South
On January 5, 2023, CSG South Policy Analyst Nick Bowman testified to the Georgia House of...
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Question of the Month, December
Which states charge sales tax on groceries?
Issues to Watch
2023 Issues to Watch
As the 2023 legislative cycle approaches, legislators across the South are preparing and pre-filing legislation to...
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Policy Analysis
Farm Labor Shortages
Since the first settlers’ arrival, agriculture has been an essential part of the American experience, providing...
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Agriculture & Rural Development Committee
Sandy Crawford
2025-2026 ChairSenatorMissouri
Kendra Moore
2025-2026 Vice ChairRepresentativeArkansas
Tom Opdyke
Committee LiaisonSenior Policy AnalystGeorgiaCSG South’s Agriculture & Rural Development Committee’s agenda focuses on issues critical to the future of farming and farm communities such as the distribution of water and other natural resources, new opportunities for the export of agricultural commodities to international markets, highlighting access to healthcare and transportation in rural communities, integration with the global economy, and bridging infrastructure challenges between rural and urban communities