Agribusiness

Farmers are more prosperous and efficient thanks to the resources developed by the state of Georgia. Agribusiness is the leading industry in the state due to state-of-the-art technology, a professional workforce and dedication to progressive investments.

To improve production and ensure your agricultural company remains competitive, the state has created many public-private university partnerships, such as the Agriculture Innovation Center in Tifton. From the most modern advancement of the commercial cotton gin to pioneering irrigation technology, agricultural innovation is a chief priority in Georgia. Agribusinesses throughout the state are benefiting from research efforts. We’re developing the most effective and profitable ways to protect natural resources, raise livestock and farm crops in the state.

Increasing awareness and demand for locally-grown products is another driver for the agricultural industry. The Georgia Grown program has helped further strengthen this initiative and promotion of the state’s goods. In addition to in-state and nationwide distribution of Georgia-grown products, international awareness of our products is a priority for the state as well. The Department of Agriculture has teamed with the state’s international trade office to develop and implement new programs to raise awareness of the wealth of products throughout Georgia.

Georgia’s agricultural infrastructure provides ample opportunity for organic growth and expansion. The state boasts 11.1 million acres of land devoted to farms, with an average farm size of 222-acres and a value of $1,800 per acre. Georgia leads all states in the production of poultry, pecans, peanuts, eggs and rye; and is the number two cotton-producing state in the nation. The state is also recognized for its peaches, tomatoes and watermelons, while south Georgia is world-renowned for its sweet large onion, the Vidalia onion. Other thriving agribusiness industries in Georgia include cotton and cottonseed, corn, soybeans, wheat, tobacco, turf grass, trout (aquaculture) and honeybees. Approximately one in six Georgians works in agriculture, forestry or a related field; and are responsible for the production of all of these goods.

Young people have the opportunity to learn about the agribusiness industry through 4-H and other programs supported by the state. These programs are designed to sustain the industry’s workforce and ensure a healthy food supply for future generations.

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Related Sites:
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Georgia 4-H

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