Agriculture Commissioner Georgia in Statewide, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Tyler J Harper — Incumbent Agriculture Commissioner in Atlanta, GA

  Tyler J Harper is Georgia’s 17th Agriculture Commissioner, a 7th generation farmer, small businessman, and pilot. A lifelong resident of rural South Georgia, he champions the state’s #1 industry and its farm families. As Commissioner since 2023, he focuses on ensuring food security, strengthening safety protocols, and expanding internet access to rural communities. He previously served as a State Senator for District 7 from 2012-2022. He grows peanuts, cotton, and timber, and runs a cow-calf operation on his family's land in Irwin County. Harper is an avid hunter, musician, and proud uncle.

• Katherine E. Juhan-Arnold — BIM & Document Control Site Lead and President of Baby Katie's Pharm & Kitchen in GA

  Katherine Juhan-Arnold is a Democratic candidate for Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture in the 2026 election. She is the founder and president of Baby Katie's Pharm & Kitchen, a nonprofit that connects farmers with markets and families with fresh, locally grown food. Her campaign priorities include modernizing agricultural infrastructure and expanding research capacity through partnerships with UGA and Fort Valley State, focusing on cold storage, rural logistics, and precision agriculture technology. Juhan-Arnold emphasizes preparing for weather volatility, supporting producers, protecting consumers, and promoting responsible agricultural practices for long-term sustainability. She also advocates for infrastructure development, broadband access for precision agriculture, and small business growth in rural Georgia, along with impact screening for large developments.

• Sedrick Kent Rowe Jr. — Farmer in Albany, GA

  Sedrick Rowe Jr., a Georgia-based organic peanut farmer and researcher, is a first-generation farmer who started his career while at Fort Valley State University, where he also earned degrees. A Democrat, he previously served on the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers. He is a candidate in the 2026 Democratic primary for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner. His platform focuses on promoting organic farming, modernizing the food system, streamlining farm aid, connecting local farms to schools, and leveraging Ag-Tech to support farmers and combat rising costs. He aims to build a resilient food system for every Georgian.