Solterra's CEO Dixie Speck was elected to serve for a second term as President of the Georgia Urban Ag Council (UAC). Mary Kay Woodworth, UAC Executive Director says, "Dixie has brought new energy to the UAC board. The exciting initiatives the she has instituted, particularly regarding youth workforce development, will be moved further along in her second year as UAC president."
The Urban Ag Council represents one of the largest and most successful industries in Georgia, with more than $8 billion in sales, 7,000 companies, and more than 80,000 employees. As an industry leader, UAC advocates for the environmental and economic benefits of urban agriculture. They work closely with the Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture at the University of Georgia to educate members with best management practices for environmental and economic sustainability.
Dixie commented, "In my second term as president, my continuing goal is to help our UAC members focus on GROWING our future workforce. Not only is it necessary to introduce middle and high school students to the benefits of careers in the landscape, turf, and horticulture industry, we must educate parents and those who make decisions regarding school programs about the wide range of options available."
Contact Mary Kay Woodworth if your organization or school would like more information about the Urban Ag Council.
http://urbanagcouncil.com/
