Produced by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), the interactive 2026 Georgia Ag Impact Report provides research-backed insights into the value and reach of Georgia agriculture and serves as a practical resource for producers, educators, policymakers and media across the state.

At CAES, faculty and Extension professionals work every day to support the people who grow our food and fiber and strengthen the communities they call home. The Georgia Ag Impact Report was built to help users better understand the scope of Georgia’s No. 1 industry by turning complex data into clear visuals and useful summaries that support informed decision-making. Whether you are a producer looking for county-level numbers, a legislator considering policy priorities, or an industry leader seeking credible data to share with stakeholders, this online tool makes it easy to explore and communicate Georgia’s agricultural story.

For members of the Urban Ag Council, the report offers valuable context about how Georgia’s green industry and urban agriculture sectors contribute to the state’s broader agricultural economy and how your work connects to a statewide network of producers, suppliers and service providers.

A Statewide Look at Georgia Agriculture

At the heart of the 2026 report is data drawn from the 2024 Georgia Farm Gate Value Report, which measures the annual value of food and fiber production statewide. Those figures are gathered with help from UGA Cooperative Extension agents in every corner of Georgia and analyzed by economists in the CAES Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics.

The numbers reinforce the fact that agriculture remains our state’s most productive economic sector, touching every part of daily life. In 2024, Georgia’s agricultural commodities generated more than $18 billion in direct value, an increase from the previous year. When processing, manufacturing and other related industries are included, agriculture’s total economic impact climbs to more than $100 billion and supports over 370,400 jobs across Georgia.

The report also highlights agriculture’s presence at the local level. Nearly 75 percent of Georgia counties are involved in poultry and egg production, and farms utilize close to 10 million acres of land statewide. The average Georgia farm spans about 235 acres, underscoring the diversity of operations, including traditional row crop farms to greenhouse, nursery and landscape enterprises, that shape Georgia’s agricultural landscape.

Top Commodities and National Strength

Another popular feature of the report is its snapshot of Georgia’s leading commodities. Broilers remain the state’s top product, contributing more than $6.1 billion and accounting for over a third of the farm gate value. 

Green industry sectors like nursery, greenhouse and landscape services remain an important and growing part of this economic footprint, particularly in rapidly developing urban and suburban communities. In 2024, the farm gate value of all ornamental horticulture (greenhouse, turfgrass, field nursery, container nursery, and other ornamental growth) in the state was $1.56 billion. Turfgrass had a farm gate value of $285.07 million in 2024.

The data confirm Georgia’s strong position on the national stage. The state ranks No. 1 in broiler and peanut production and consistently places among the top producers of pecans, watermelons and cotton. Forestry continues to be a major contributor as well, supporting industries that range from paper and packaging to construction and furniture. 

A Resource for Every Corner of Georgia

For producers, landscape professionals, and agribusiness owners, the report provides a clearer picture of how local production fits into the broader economic landscape. For policymakers, it offers credible data to inform decisions that affect rural communities, urban growth and the state’s food and fiber system. Educators can use the visuals and summaries to bring agricultural economics to life for students, while media professionals can quickly access reliable, up-to-date statistics.

The Georgia Ag Impact Report is a resource for Urban Ag Council members that strengthens advocacy, supports business development conversations, and highlights the essential role of Georgia’s green industry within the state’s leading economic sector.

Agriculture touches every part of Georgia from small family farms to urban landscapes and global markets and CAES is proud to provide the research-based tools that help Georgia agriculture continue to thrive.