Congressman Bishop Welcomes New President of the American Farm Bureau Federation

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Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02), member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies welcomed Vincent "Zippy" Duvall as the new president of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).

"While I am sorry that my good friend Bob Stallman is leaving after 16 successful years as President, I am thrilled that his excellent work will be continued by Zippy Duvall. It is important that we have the most knowledgeable and invested individuals working for rural America, and AFBF has chosen well with Zippy's election," said Congressman Bishop. "Zippy has been valuable to Georgia while serving on the AFB Board of Directors, the Greene County Board of Commissioners, and Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue's Agricultural Advisory Committee. As a representative and asset to local farmers, I trust Zippy's new leadership will continue the American Farm Bureau Federation's mission of strengthening the lives of rural Americans and agricultural communities across America."

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