Farming in Georgia

Georgia Agriculture Farm Crops
Annual Revenue
(past 5 years average)
Wheat: $41,171,844
Rice: $0
Grains: $22,706,931
Soybeans: $14,963,173
Sunflower Seed & Oil: $0
Peanuts: $95,958,797
Cotton: $338,912,132
Cotton Seed: $9,674,474
Tobacco: $54,188,331
Fruits & Juice: $17,484,440
Tree & Nuts: $25,125,907
Vegetables: $47,651,046
Livestock: $29,720,344
Hides & Skins: $12,030,004
Poultry: $277,635,730
Fats & Oils: $3,388,210
Dairy: $11,287,227
Feeds: $16,250,808
Seeds: $21,711,505
Other: $75,951,289
TOTAL: $1,115,812,193

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USDA's Farm Service Agency Pushes To Create New Farmers - Huffington Post

USDA's Farm Service Agency Pushes To Create New Farmers Huffington Post New farmers in Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Arkansas are other top recipients. But every US state is represented in the disbursements that can go to children of farmers who want to return to a family farm, as well as people who have no ... and more »

Wauka Mt. one of three Georgia schools in pilot lunch program - Access North Georgia

Wauka Mt. one of three Georgia schools in pilot lunch program Access North Georgia By Marc Eggers Staff CLERMONT - Georgia Agricultural Commissioner Gary Black stood before a crowded cafeteria at Wauka Mountain Multiple Intelligences Academy Thursday evening and informed parents, students and faculty members that locally grown ... Opportunities ripen with local food programGainesville Times all 2 news articles »

Ag officials present 2012 outlook - Times-Georgian

Ag officials present 2012 outlook Times-Georgian by Amy K. Lavender/The Tallapoosa Journal A University of Georgia professor said the down economy has held agriculture back the last two years, but he's optimistic about this year. Dr. Curt Lacy, an Extension livestock economist and associate professor ...

Georgia labor report requests federal help - Southeast Farm Press

Georgia labor report requests federal help Southeast Farm Press Surveys and studies conducted since the passage of the Georgia labor law have revealed farm labor shortages and negative economic impacts. • Though none of the findings mention the law specifically, many farmers complained that House Bill 87 frightened ...

Georgia Capitol Notes Days 10-14 - WJAC Johnstown

Georgia Capitol Notes Days 10-14 WJAC Johnstown It would also enable state legislators to pass laws creating education policy, something that has long been done in Georgia but is not expressly authorized in the state's constitution. The amendment must be approved by a two-thirds majority in the ... Nelson Mullins | Gold Dome Report -2-1-2012Linex Legal (press release) (registration) all 12 news articles »

Ga. House approves revised $18.6B budget - WSB Atlanta

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Ga. House approves revised $18.6B budget WSB Atlanta The state Department of Agriculture would get an additional $75000 to hire specialists responsible for helping Georgia farmers navigate a federal program that grants visas to foreigners willing to work temporarily in the US agriculture industry. House plans vote on $18.3B revised Ga. budget for current yearThe Republic all 61 news articles »

Kansas Seeks Waiver for Undocumented Workers to Solve Farm Crisis - Fox News

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Kansas Seeks Waiver for Undocumented Workers to Solve Farm Crisis Fox News File - In this May 10, 2011 file photo, field workers pick onion bulbs on a Vidalia onion farm in Lyons, Ga. Georgia and Alabama have approved laws that have tough enforcement provisions that farmers say are scaring migrant workers away from the states ... Kansas Agriculture Secretary Asks Federal Government To Let Companies Hire ...ThinkProgress Kan. plan: Allow illegal immigrants to stay, workLong Island Press all 412 news articles »

Agriculture is big business in Miss. - Laurel Leader Call

Agriculture is big business in Miss. Laurel Leader Call Sponsored by the JCJC Foundation, the event commemorated the institution's centennial by focusing on JCJC's beginning as an agriculture high school and highlighting the impact of agri-business in Mississippi history. More than 200 people from across ... and more »

Ala., Ga. farmers adjust planting after immigration crackdown - USA TODAY

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Ala., Ga. farmers adjust planting after immigration crackdown USA TODAY Morton noted that a report by Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black showed that some farmers believe legal workers are more expensive and won't work as hard. "Gary Black's report shows that there is an attempt by agriculture to shape policy to ... Farmers Brace for Changes Under Tough Immigration LawsFox News all 221 news articles »

Agriculture gives Georgia's economy a leg up - Southeast Farm Press

Agriculture gives Georgia's economy a leg up Southeast Farm Press By Steve L. Brown, University of Georgia • The 2010 Georgia Farm Gate Value Report showed Georgia agriculture's farm gate value hit a record high $12002461213 in 2010. • This huge number multiplies several fold when you factor in the Georgia industries ...