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Deepening Savannah port is vital to Georgia agriculture
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When 1 in 8 U.S. export containers leave the Port of Savannah each year, it takes a lot of coordination to keep everything going smoothly. Recently, U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston met with Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret Hamburg to discuss logistics at the port.Agriculture is the largest industry in Georgia, employing 1 in 7 Georgians. The deepening of the port is critical for the continued export of ag commodities like poultry and timber.“Agriculture is the backbone of Georgia’s economy and our state’s largest industry,” Kingston said.