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Sep 22, 2021 · While some important Georgia crops, like cotton, peanuts, and corn [1], may grow better with higher levels of CO 2 [2, 3], the enriching effects of CO 2 have to be considered in conjunction with other aspects of climate change.
- Ecosystems
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the coastal salt marsh,...
- Forests
Georgia’s forestry industry is responding to climate change...
- Coast
Coastal Georgia is home to constant change. While the...
- Equity and Justice
While climate change touches the lives of all Georgians, the...
- Ecosystems
Nov 5, 2021 · Georgia farmers experiment with new crops as the climate changes. Warmer winters are making it more difficult to grow the state’s traditional peaches and blueberries. by YCC Team November 5, 2021. Satsuma mandarin oranges are a new experimental crop for Georgia farmers.
the agricultural economy to Georgia. In 2018, food and fiber production and related industries represented $76 billion in output to Georgia’s $1.07 trillion economy and more than 399,200 jobs in the economy. 2020 Ag Snapshots A brief focus on Georgia’s agricultural industry Author: Sharon P. Kane, Senior Public Service Associate, Economist
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Aug 2, 2022 · Georgia is known as the Peach State. But warming winters due to climate change mean fewer chill hours needed for fruit. Growers and horticulturists are now experimenting with new varieties to...
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Nov 20, 2023 · “Increased drought due to climate change threatens Georgia’s economy, in particular its agricultural production. Caption In 2023 Georgia has experienced 12 billion-dollar disaster events.
Mar 30, 2021 · Farmers across Georgia produce $3 billion worth of agricultural products each year from over 2.2 million acres of farmland while also supplying close proximity markets like Atlanta with locally grown foodstuffs as well as create jobs through farm machinery sales and other services related businesses around it’s booming farming industry statewide.
Jun 3, 2018 · Agriculture, the single biggest industry in Georgia and which in 2015 contributed $74.9 billion in output (8% of Georgia’s $917.6 billion economy) (University of Georgia 2017), is particularly at risk. For instance, a 2007 drought caused an estimated $787 million in agricultural production losses (Flanders et al. 2007).
