Agricultural Heritage of Georgia

Georgia has always been a leader in agricultural production. We have a markedly varied climate, which allows for successful production of a wide range of fruits, nuts and vegetables. We have good transportation infrastructure, which permits shipping our produce easily to the rest of the country and the world.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture printed two booklets which explain the history of Georgia’s agricultural products. Arty Schronce, Director of Public Affairs, scanned these booklets for me and I’ve posted them on my website.  Email me if this information has been useful to you.

also see Tilling the Earth: Georgia’s Agricultural Heritage from the Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Natural Resources

Agricultural Heritage of Georgia – Book 1

1. Cover Page

2. Introduction

3. Cotton

4. Cotton contd

5. Peaches

6. Peaches contd

7. Indigo

8. Indigo contd

9. Tobacco

10. Tobacco contd

11. Silk

12. Silk contd

13. Watermelons

14. Peanuts

15. Peanuts contd

16. Sweet Potatoes

17. Apples

18. Apples contd

19. Pecans

20. Pecans contd

21. Muscadines

22. Muscadines contd

23. Sorghum

24. Sorghum contd

25. Back Page

Agricultural Heritage of Georgia – Book 2

1. Cover Page

2. Introduction

3. Blueberries

4. Blueberries contd

5. Broilers

6. Broilers contd

7. Broilers contd

8. Mules

9. Mules contd

10. Naval Stores

11. Naval Stores contd

12. Naval Stores contd

13. Naval Stores contd

14. Package Bees and Queens

15. Package Bees contd

16. Package Bees contd

17. Pimentos

18. Pimentos contd

19. Pimentos contd

20. Rice

21. Rice contd

22. Sugar Cane

23. Sugar contd

24. Sugar contd

25. Swine

26. Swine contd

27. Back Page (Broken Link)