How Georgia farms’ fame (and favor) outpace their place in the economy

By: Maggie Lee, The Current

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 2,037

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Gov. Brian Kemp says it. Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper says it. Congressman Sanford Bishop has said it, as did his late colleague U.S. Rep. David Scott.

The phrase “Agriculture is Georgia’s No. 1 industry” infiltrates Georgia politics like pollen in the spring air.

Folks wearing business casual evoke sweat-stained hats and dirty boots, putting romanticized rural life at the heart of the state and high on its policy priority list. Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson, …

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