Georgia farmers produce more chickens, peanuts and pecans than any other state. Georgia is second among U.S. states in production of cotton lint, cotton seed and watermelons. The state is third in cantaloupe and peach production and fourth in blueberry production.

All told, Georgia’s farmers and ranchers produced more than $12.2 billion worth of agricultural commodities in 2020, according to the University of Georgia Center for Agribusiness & Economic Development. Agriculture had an economic impact of $69.4 billion on the state’s economy while providing 352,430 jobs.

To celebrate farmers and the many contributions they make to our state, the Georgia Department of Agriculture has declared March 21-25 Georgia Ag Week. This week is also National Ag Week, and National Ag Day is March 22.

On National Ag Day, fifth graders from across the county will be brought to the Chattooga County Ag Building to learn more about agriculture and what local farmers and ag producers do here in Chattooga County.