Georgia

Georgia is in a very unique situation as it relates to agriculture. Farms in Georgia contribute $70 billion to the state's economy and farms have seen a near 50% increase in average market value since 2007. However, the number of farms in this state have decreased by 12% and of the 7,360 female-owned farms that once operated in the state, only 6,400 remain, a reduction of 15%. Approximately 500,000 acres have been taken out of agricultural production since 2007.

Statistics like this usually spell disaster for locally owned and privately owned farms and there is a good chance that many, if not most, of the farms that met their demise, did so at the mercy of farms run by mega-corporations and elite agricultural industries. The only way to reclaim our power and keep the local economy strong is to stop supporting elite businesses and start supporting the local community. Know where your dollar goes and where your food comes from by sourcing direct!