Agriculture is the state’s oldest and largest industry. In fact, year after year, Georgia is recognized as the No. 1 state for the production of pecans, blueberries, and onions. And we can’t forget the peaches, cotton, and watermelon.
Together, Georgia’s agriculture-related businesses account for nearly $74 billion in output contribution to the state’s economy. This economic role also includes over 411,500 jobs, and, according to recent figures, Georgia is home to over 42,000 farms encompassing more than 9 million acres spread throughout the state. Georgia is also the third largest state in Future Farmers of America (FFA) memberships. California and Texas are first and second in membership with much larger populations to draw from.
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