Agriculture in Georgia
ZIP codes in our Georgia data
USDA hardiness zones present
Agriculture is one of Georgia's largest industries, spanning poultry houses, row-crop fields, orchards, and a vast working forest. From the Piedmont near Atlanta down to the Coastal Plain, farming and food production support rural economies statewide, which makes Georgia a rewarding place for both commercial growers and home gardeners.
Farming in Georgia
Poultry is the backbone of Georgia agriculture, and the state is consistently among the nation's top producers of broiler chickens and eggs. Row crops are led by peanuts and cotton, with Georgia ranking as the leading peanut-producing state, alongside significant acreage of corn, soybeans, and winter wheat. The state is also known for pecans, blueberries, peaches, and Vidalia sweet onions, plus a range of fresh vegetables such as watermelon, sweet corn, and bell peppers. Beef cattle, hay, and a large commercial forestry sector round out a diverse farm economy.
Climate and growing conditions
Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters, giving most of the state a long growing season that runs from spring into late fall. Rainfall is plentiful, and the frost-free period is especially long in the southern Coastal Plain. USDA hardiness zones range from about 6b in the north Georgia mountains to 8b and 9a along the warmer southern and coastal areas.
Major agricultural products
- Broiler chickens (poultry)
- Eggs
- Peanuts
- Cotton
- Pecans
- Blueberries
- Vidalia sweet onions
- Beef cattle
Hardiness zones in Georgia
Growers in Georgia fall across these USDA plant hardiness zones (by number of ZIP codes in our data):
Local weather & frost dates in Georgia
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Counties in Georgia
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Market prices & data for Georgia
State overviews combine hardiness-zone data from our ZIP database with public USDA market reports and NOAA climate normals. For farm-level decisions, consult your state's Cooperative Extension service. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.