Sedrick Rowe Jr.

Sedrick Rowe Jr. earned a high school diploma from Westover High School and a graduate degree from Fort Valley State University. His career experience includes working as a farmer and a small business owner.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Sedrick Rowe is a first-generation organic farmer and agricultural innovator based in Albany, Georgia, where he operates a 30-acre organic farm. He grows organic peanuts, hemp, sunflowers, and watermelons. His work centers reimagining agriculture as a tool for community resilience, economic opportunity, and sustainable growth in the Digital Age. Sedrick has been featured in The New York Times, recognized by the USDA’s successful grant project Black Farmers Network, and highlighted by Atlanta Magazine for making history as one of the first farmers in South Georgia to grow organic hemp. In 2021, he was spotlighted in Wrangler’s Earth Month campaign for his innovative approach to modern farming. A member of the National Young Farmers Coalition, Sedrick has testified before a U.S. Senate Committee, advocating for policy reforms that support young farmers and positioning the next Farm Bill as a key opportunity to address systemic barriers in agriculture.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Fix the system: Modernize disaster relief so Georgia farmers get the help they need in weeks, not years.Lower costs: Use smart agriculture and stronger market access to cut costs for producers and grocery bills for families.Feed our own: End food deserts across Georgia by connecting our farmers directly to our communities and school lunchrooms.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Food systems and food deserts

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

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