Georgia Ag Forecast

Agriculture touches our lives deeply—whether you're a producer, an agribusiness, a policymaker or a consumer. From the local farm in Georgia to the globally stocked supermarket, food and fiber make our lives better. And with information on the upcoming growing season, the Ag Forecast Seminars can help make your life a little easier.

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Georgia Farm Bureau and the Georgia Department of Agriculture presents the Georgia Ag Forecast every year. In each session, UGA faculty will give an overview of the upcoming year, and a regional speaker will discuss the hottest topics in Georgia agriculture. All of this will be followed by a Q&A session and a networking lunch. Participants will leave the meeting with a preview of the upcoming year and a copy of that years Ag Forecast Book, which provides a detailed analysis of each major product produced in Georgia.

Farm to Port: Maximizing the global impact of Georgia agriculture.

At the 2013 Georgia Ag Forecast, UGA economists will give the economic outlook for agricultural products and agribusinesses in the upcoming year. Additionally, the Georgia Department of Economic Development will share valuable information for those looking to get into international trade or learn about how the global economy impacts their businesses.

2013 Georgia Ag Forecast Dates, Locations and Times:

• Friday, January 25: Athens (Georgia Center for Continuing Education)
  • Check-in at 9:30 am, seminar from 10:00 - 12:00 noon, and lunch following.
• Monday, January 28: Rome (ECO Center)
  • Check-in at 9:30 am, seminar from 10:00 - 12:00 noon, and lunch following.
• Tuesday, January 29: Macon (Georgia Farm Bureau)
  • Check-in at 9:30 am, seminar from 10:00 - 12:00 noon, and lunch following.
• Wednesday, January 30: Tifton (UGA Tifton Conference Center)
  • Check-in at 7:00 am with breakfast line opening at 7:30. Seminar follows from 8:00 - 10:00 am.
• Thursday, January 31: Bainbridge (Cloud (Decatur County) Livestock Facility)
  • Check-in at 9:30 am, seminar from 10:00 - 12:00 noon, and lunch following.
• Friday, February 1: Lyons (Toombs County Agri-Center)
  • Check-in at 9:30 am, seminar from 10:00 - 12:00 noon, and lunch following.

We hope that you will make plans to join us in 2013.

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The 2012 Ag Forecast book is now available as a PDF file.