Ron Sparks, candidate for Alabama's Commissioner of Agriculture
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Plan to attend the Thursday, June 18 meeting of the CalCoDems at HQ, 812 Noble Street in Anniston, at 6pm to learn more from long-time-favorite and candidate for Alabama's Commissioner of Agriculture, Ron Sparks. Most don't realize the extent of power and influence this position entails.... A few listed below are:
Agriculture is one of Alabama's largest industries. The commissioner influences:
Food safety
Farm profitability
Consumer protection
Rural jobs
Livestock health
Farmers markets
Agricultural economic development statewide.
Pesticides usage, etc.
Gas pump regulations
Appoints Voter Registration members (I know).
Crop protection
Rural economic development
Lots of other responsibilities
The Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries is a statewide elected constitutional officer who serves as the chief executive of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and oversees programs that affect farmers, consumers, food safety, and rural economic development.
Ron Sparks held this position for years, and Doug Jones influenced Ron to come out of retirement and help Alabama again!
Meet Ron Sparks.
Universally respected and acclaimed public servant Ron Sparks served 2 terms as Alabama's Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. Commissioner Sparks has a reputation for getting things done for his home state. That's why Ron won 62 of 67 counties the last time he was elected Commissioner of Agriculture.
Ron has always been there for Alabama -- protecting consumers, opening markets for exports, and promoting Alabama farmers and our products. His leadership resulted in Alabama being recognized by his peers as the best Department of Agriculture in the United States.
A HISTORY OF SERVICE
2018: Appointed Senior Advisor to U.S. Senator Doug Jones
2011: Appointed Director of the Alabama Rural Development Agency
2008: President, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
2006: Reelected Commissioner of Agriculture winning 62 out of 67 counties
2002: Elected Commissioner of Agriculture
1999: Appointed Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture
1993: Appointed Director of Dekalb County 911 System
1978: Elected Dekalb County Commissioner at 24 years old
1971-75: United States Coast Guard Honor Guard
As always - the 'pitch-in pot-luck' dinner is at 6 pm, followed by the speaker ~6:30 to 6:40. Please bring a dish to share with others if it is convenient. See ya'll there and please bring a friend or two :)
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