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Georgia

State Quick Facts

Population
11,029,227

Total State GDP
$767,377,600,000

State Land Area (Acres)
36,808,320

Land in Forest (Acres)
24,342,481

Land in Forest
66%

Land in Farms (Acres)
10,000,000

Land in Farms
27%

Number of Farms
39,000

Average Farm Size (acres)
256

Farm Real Estate Value (per acre) 
$4,350

Agricultural Cash Receipts 
$12,480,383,000

Cash Receipts from Crops 
$4,349,545,000

Cash Receipts from Animals 
$9,130,838,000

Top Ag. Commodities

Broilers
$6,895,709,000

Cotton Lint, Upland
$1,079,199,000

Chicken Eggs
$992,284,000

Peanuts
$784,144,000

Dairy Products, Milk
  $597,016,000

Top Ag. Exports

Cotton
  $1,265,931,729

Broiler Meat
  $556,109,585

Other Oilseeds and Products
$440,881,976

Other Plant Products
$303,476,796

Tree Nuts
$294,469,958

Georgia Economic Contribution and Impact Research

In 2022, Georgia generated around $13.5 billion in agricultural cash receipts with the highest valued commodities being broilers, cotton lint, specifically upland, and chicken eggs. That same year, the value of Georgia’s agricultural production and processing industries represented 4.7 percent of total state GDP. Some of the dollars generated by these industries end up being re-spent within the local economy, bringing additional value to the state through “multiplier effects.” Economic impact and contribution studies measure these effects, which can be broken down into direct, indirect, and induced economic effects.

Websites, reports, fact sheets, and articles related to the economic impacts and contributions of Georgia’s food, fiber, and forest industries can be found below.

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Information related to Georgia’s food, fiber, and forest industries can be found by visiting the following website(s):

Contribution and Impact Research Documents:

The following are current and historical studies, fact sheets, and articles related to Georgia’s food, fiber, and forest industries.  These can be viewed and/or downloaded by clicking the images or links below:

Research Documents of Georgia 2021- Fact Sheet- Meat Fuels America, 2016
Research Documents of Georgia 2021- Fact Sheet- Poultry Feeds America, 2020
Research Documents of Georgia 2020- Fact Sheet- Feeding the Economy, 2019
Research Documents of Georgia 2019- Fact Sheet- The Impact of Georgia’s Small Fruit and Vegetable Industries
Research Documents of Georgia 2018 – Fact Sheet – The Animal Feed and Pet Food Manufacturing Industry is Crucial to American Agriculture, Economy
Research Documents of Georgia 2017 – Fact Sheet – AFPA State Industry Economic Impact
Research Documents of Georgia 2016 – Report – Economic Analysis of Animal Agriculture 2005-2015
 Research Documents of Georgia 2016 – Report – Economic Benefits of the Forest Industry in Georgia: Final Report
 Research Documents of Georgia 2016 – Fact Sheet – Economic Benefits of the Forest Industry in Georgia 2016
 Research Documents of Georgia 2015 – Report – Annual Report
 Research Documents of Georgia 2015 – Report – 2015 Economic Benefits of the Forestry Industry in Georgia
Research Documents of Georgia 2015 – Fact Sheet – AFPA State Industry Economic Impact
Research Documents of Georgia 2015 – Fact Sheet – Economic Benefits of the Forest Industry in Georgia 2015
Research Documents of Georgia 2014 – Report – Georgia Sustainable Forests: A Resource for All Generations
Research Documents of Georgia 2014 – Fact Sheet – Economic Benefits of the Forest Industry in Georgia
Research Documents of Georgia 2013 – Report – Economic Benefit of the Forestry Industry in Georgia, 2013 Final Report
Research Documents of Georgia 2013 – Fact Sheet – Economic Benefit of the Forest Industry in Georgia Fact Sheet
Research Documents of Georgia 2012 – Report – Economic Contribution of Turfgrass Production, Ornamental Horticulture, Landscape Services, and Related Industry in the Georgia Economy, 2010
Research Documents of Georgia 2009 – Report – Economic Importance of Food and Fiber in the Georgia Economy
Research Documents of Georgia 2009 – Brochure – The Food Processing Industry in Georgia
Research Documents of Georgia 2007 – Brochure – Economic Importance of Poultry and Eggs in Georgia
Research Documents of Georgia 2007 – Brochure – Economic Importance of Row and Forage Crops in Georgia
Research Documents of Georgia 2007 – Brochure – Economic Importance of Forestry in Georgia
Research Documents of Georgia 2007 – Brochure – Economic Importance of Fruit & Nuts in Georgia
Research Documents of Georgia 2007 – Brochure – Economic Importance of Ornamental Horticulture in Georgia
Research Documents of Georgia 2007 – Brochure – Economic Importance of Vegetables in Georgia
Research Documents of Georgia 2007 – Brochure – Economic Importance of Food and Fiber Processing in Georgia
Research Documents of Georgia 2007 – Brochure – Economic Importance of Livestock and Aquaculture in Georgia

*At present, there is no universally agreed upon standard methodology for producing economic impact or economic contribution reports.  Please exercise caution when viewing and comparing reports as each may vary significantly in terms of source data and analysis and reporting methodology.