GA: Agribusiness & Agriculture in Georgia
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Agribusiness | Georgia Agriculture, Farming, Jobs & Industry Search Agribusiness & Agriculture in Georgia With more than $74 billion in economic impact every year, agribusiness is Georgia’s leading industry. 399,200 Jobs in Food, Fiber Production and Related Industries 9.9 million Acres of Operating Farmland Throughout the State No. 1 in the United States for Broilers, Hatching Eggs and Peanuts Start the Conversation Contact Us "[Our] expansion will help us meet the growing demand for no-antibiotics-ever and organic products, and maintain the high level of customer service and reliability our customers in Georgia and across the country expect from Perdue." Randy Day, CEO of Perdue Farms Georgia is Prime for Agriculture With long growing seasons, a favorable climate and nearly 10 million acres of operating farmland in the state, Georgia is prime for growing and producing valuable agricultural commodities. The state leads the nation in the production of peanuts, eggs and broilers. Many companies – including Pilgrim’s Pride, Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola and Tyson – source their products directly from Georgia farms and operations. With an extensive logistics and supply chain infrastructure – as well as access to premier cold-storage facilities – agribusiness companies in Georgia stay competitive and reach global customers and markets quickly and efficiently. Georgia Agribusiness Workforce & Education Your company’s success depends on recruiting, training and retaining quality talent and skilled workers. Georgia is committed to providing agribusinesses with a strong pipeline of qualified labor. More than 399,200 jobs in food and fiber production and related industries 3.6% private unionization rate (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020) 22 technical colleges on 88 campuses across the state offer training in automated manufacturing technology, robotics and electrical control systems. Georgia’s top-ranked programs and research in food safety and processing also directly benefit companies. The Center for Food Safety at the University of Georgia (UGA) works closely with the Atlanta-headquartered Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and develops techniques to detect, control and eliminate disease-causing microorganisms and toxins. University of Georgia’s Food Product Innovation and Commercialization Center helps companies develop and improve food products and processes. Georgia Tech’s Food Processing Technology Division (FPTD) researches food quality and safety with an emphasis on advanced imaging, sensor technologies, robotics and automation systems. Lanier Technical College’s Ammonia Refrigeration Training Program is one of only a few in the U.S. and is the official IARW-WFLO Ammonia Refrigeration Training Program. Learn more about Georgia’s Workforce & Education . Agriculture Logistics & Infrastructure Essential to success is a company’s ability to quickly and efficiently move product in and move product out. Ranked N
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