MSAGED 7-2 Written by Melissa Moulton.  Food and fiber production and processing are key components of Georgia’s economy.  Georgia farmers produce a.

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MSAGED 7-2 Written by Melissa Moulton

 Food and fiber production and processing are key components of Georgia’s economy.  Georgia farmers produce a wide range of commodities, from traditional items such as cotton, peanuts, and beef cows to more nontraditional commodities such as quail and meat goats.

Houston County

The total value of agricultural production and services in 2006 was $12.2 billion. When food and fiber processing is added to the value, the total industry accounts for $34.5 billion. There are 49,000 farms in Georgia encompassing 10.5 million acres with an average size of 214 acres per farm.

The top five commodities are: 1. Broilers (Chickens), 2. Cotton 3. Timber, 4. Beef 5. Peanuts Georgia is a leader in the U. S. for broilers, eggs, and cotton.

42.4% 14.5%12.2% 8.0% 7.4%

 Processors such as Frito-Lay and Perdue have located in Georgia to take advantage of these abundant resources.  Types of processors in Georgia include fresh vegetable packers, cotton gins, and processors.  These farms and firms provide jobs and income for Georgians, particularly in rural areas.

 Food and fiber producers and processors directly employ 206,000 full-time and part-time workers.  Businesses engaged in economic activity associated with the food and fiber industry employ an additional 160,000 people.  This indirect employment includes firms which provide supplies and inputs to food and fiber, such as grain elevators and equipment suppliers.  A total of more than 366,000 jobs are created due to food and fiber production and processing in Georgia.

 Agriculture greatly affects GA’s Economy  It accounts for over $34.5 of the State’s Income and provides over 365,000 jobs.  This affects everyone in the state if you work in agriculture or not.