The University of Georgia’s lauded College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is preparing for its annual Georgia Ag Forecast seminar series, where it brings its team of economists and agriculture experts around the state to talk to farmers about the latest trends and what the upcoming year has in store.
2018 was of course a trying year for much of the agriculture community in the state following the devastation of Hurricane Michael that ravaged crops throughout the central part of the state, causing more than $2.5 billion in crop losses. Georgia’s cotton crop suffered nearly $600 million in damages, pecans $100 million, $480 million to vegetables and $763 million to timber.
Sam Pardue, dean of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, (CAES) spoke with our friends at Metro Atlanta CEO about the upcoming seminar series and why now, possibly more than ever, Georgia farmers need the Ag Forecast as they adjust to an industry facing not only inclement weather, but also looming trade wars and regulatory battles that could cut into possible exports.
See that interview HERE and read more about the Ag Forecast and how it helps Georgia farmers and others in the industry.
The 2019 Georgia Ag Forecast series will be held:
- Tuesday, Jan. 22: Macon, Georgia — Georgia Farm Bureau Building
- Wednesday, Jan. 23: Carrollton, Georgia — Carroll County Ag Center
- Friday, Jan. 25: Watkinsville, Georgia — Oconee County Civic Center
- Tuesday, Jan. 29: Lyons, Georgia — Toombs County Agri-Center
- Thursday, Jan. 31: Bainbridge, Georgia — Decatur County Agricultural Center
- Friday, Feb. 1: Tifton, Georgia — Tifton Campus Conference Center
The Tifton seminar will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a breakfast buffet. All of the other seminars will begin at 10 a.m. and will be followed by a networking lunch.
