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Tobacco has a 2016 GA Farm Gate value of $51 million, accounting for 13,885 acres in Georgia.

The UGA Tobacco Team works closely with county Extension agents, researchers, commodity and agribusiness groups to provide sound, research-based recommendations to assist Georgia farmers in producing high quality, flue-cured tobacco.


Top 10 Tobacco Counties in GA (by value)

  1. Coffee
  2. Berrien
  3. Pierce
  4. Appling
  5. Tattnall
  6. Candler
  7. Colquitt
  8. Lanier
  9. Wayne
  10. Cook

View the tobacco section of the 2016 Farm Gate Value Report


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The Sunbelt Ag Expo is an agricultural-based trade show held at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga. Known as “North America’s Premier Farm Show”® the annual event has more than 1200 exhibitors showcasing the latest in farming technology. Whether you are a large acreage production farmer or a weekend lifestyle farmer the Expo is an event you don’t want to miss.
Oct 16
10/16 8:00AM - 10/18 4:00PM Sunbelt Ag Expo Spence Field, Moultrie, GA
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If you are attending Sunbelt October 16-18 or working an exhibit, we want to visit with you. 
Oct 16
10/16 8:00AM - 10/18 5:00PM Ag Dawg Days at Sunbelt Ag Expo Sunbelt Ag Expo, Moultrie, GA
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FABricate is a contest and a course where students can expand their leadership and business skills by developing an idea for a new food product, agricultural business or environmental opportunity. Join us for a free taco bar and to learn more about this entrepreneurial initiative. Enroll in the entrepreneurship one (1) credit hour course during the Spring 2019 Semester and take advantage of seminars by experts in addition to faculty mentorship through the college’s FABricate Entrepreneurial Initiative.
Nov 06
5:00PM - 6:00PM FABricate Kickoff Conner Hall, ATHENS, GA
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