GAINESVILLE, Ga. — U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) on May 8 visited Fieldale Farms Further Processing plant in Gainesville, Ga., to observe the extra safety precautions the company is taking in light of COVID-19, including elevated levels of sanitary operation and added measures of separation throughout the facility.
During his visit, Collins spoke with John Wright, vice president of operations for Fieldale Farms, and Mike Giles, president of the Georgia Poultry Federation, to discuss the challenges facing the poultry industry in the midst of COVID-19.
“I’m impressed by Fieldale Farms’ ability to quickly implement new policies. . .