Hogs have been raised in Georgia for personal and commercial use since colonial times, and hogs continue to be a part of Georgia's historic and current agricultural heritage.
Many farmers in Georgia rely on swine production for part of their income, and 海角官方首页 Extension provides research and resources to help those farmers. However, factors such as drought, economic pressure and industry consolidation have combined to make pork production a relatively small contributor to the state's agricultural revenues.
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Learn more about the animal and dairy science department at the 海角官方首页 College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Teams made up of research scientists and extension specialists work together to?provide the latest technology and information for efficient, profitable production of some of Georgia's most valuable commodities.
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Summarizes environmental regulations governing Georgia's swine operations.
Provides current and historical market data. Certifies producers, transporters and handlers, and youth in pork quality assurance. Explains pork production careers and workplace safety and production issues, with an emphasis on health. Administers numerous marketing and promotion programs. Funds research.
An overview of hogs in Georgia, including industry history, present production, and feral hog problems.
