Georgia representatives introduce bill to rename NPRC facility for Abit Massey

U.S. Representatives Earl (Buddy) Carter (R-Ga.) and Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (D-Ga.) have introduced a bill asking to rename the USDA National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Ga., after the late president emeritus of the Georgia Poultry Federation, and poultry industry icon – Abit Massey.

“Abit Massey was a Georgia icon who is already deeply missed,” Carter said. “His dedication to our agricultural industry cannot be overstated, rightfully earning him the nickname, ‘Dean of the Poultry Industry.’ No one supported Georgia farmers more than Massey, and this renaming will help preserve his memory and influence for generations to come.”

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