Industry georgia agriculture map. If you use our data in a news article or research report please reference it as information from usda nass georgia field office. The colonys founder general james e. Nass publications cover a wide range of subjects from traditional crops such as corn and wheat to specialties such as mushrooms and flowers.
Agricultural statistics district maps. Georgias real gross state product in 2012 was estimated to be 374000 which was 186560 and 100 higher than the national state average 187440. Georgia consistently ranks first in the nations production of poultry and eggs and is also a top producer of peanuts pecans cotton tobacco blueberries and peachesoverall the state accounts for 2 percent of total us.
Georgia has a diverse spread of industries that foster economic growth in the state and create jobs for residents. Agriculture makes up a large part of georgias economy. 05182020 georgia agriculture commissioner announces georgia grown to go program 05052020 georgias ag industry launches now more than ever buy georgia grown campaign 05012020 several agriculture commodity commissions seeking nominations.
Agriculture is georgias oldest and largest industry. The center of innovation for agribusiness provides the technical industry expertise collaborative research and partnerships to help the industry connect compete and grow globallyas georgias leading industry agribusiness represents more than 75 billion in total economic impact and employs more than 375000georgia leads the nation in the production of poultry related products pecans. Broilers consistently the states top commodity broiler production in 2011 topped the national charts with 138 billion head.
From agricultural prices to land in farms. It has played a dominant role in georgias economy for almost three centuries beginning with the settlement by english colonists in 1733. Georgias dedicated and diligent farmers deserve all the credit for the states booming agriculture industry.
The commodity significantly contributed to georgias economy with a value of 346 billion in 2013. 2019 2020 cattle. Nathan deal doing a good job.
Oglethorpe sought the advice of native americans on hunting and growing food. Take a look at georgias top agricultural products based on cash receipts. Usda national agricultural statistics service information.
The agency has the distinction of being known as the fact finders of us. From calves born to hogs slaughtered. Agriculture due to the abundance of.
Georgia has the 11th highest gsp out of the 50 states. We want our data providers to know the information that they voluntarily give us is helping to provide an accurate picture of georgias agriculture.