The Economic Importance of Food and Fiber A Spotlight on Harris County, Georgia Prepared for: Harris County Cooperative Extension Service February, 25 by: The Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences The University of Georgia
Agriculture in Georgia Georgia's 23 Farm Gate Value of agricultural production was $9.9 billion. Total food and fiber production and directly related businesses account for $29.5 billion of Georgia's $544 billion economy.
Production Agriculture: 23 GA Farm Gate Total Value $9.9 Billion Cotton 19.6% Broilers 1.9% Rest of Commodities 38.7% Peanuts 1.4% Watermelon 2.% Container Nursery 2.% Corn 2.2% Timber 2.6% Beef 3.% Sweet Corn 3.6% Tomato 5.% - 2 2-45 45-8 8-125 125 258 Farm Gate Value in $ Millions
What We Know about Harris County Agricultural production in Harris County generated $? million in 23. The highest value commodity group was ornamental horticulture, representing??% of the total agricultural production value.
Harris County 23 Agricultural Production Value Fruits-Nuts 1.8% 23 Agricultural Production and AG Services Other 13.1% AG svcspoultry-eggs.% 1.8% Row-Forage crops 6.9% Livestock- Aquaculture 2.% Hay 4.4% Turfgrass 3.2% 23 Top Farm Gate Commodities Guide services 2.2% Others 18.5% Container Nursery 2.8% Orn Hort 31.8% Vegetables 1.6% Forestry 23.1% Horses- Raised 4.6% Beef Cows 5.6% Hunting Greenhouse Leases-Deer 5.8% 6.4% Horses-Boardtrain-breed 8.% Timber 2.5% Total AG Value = $??illion
Trends in Harris County: Number of Farms & Average Farm Size Number of Farms, Harris County Average Farm Size 12 1 8 6 4 2 1945 1949 1954 1959 1964 1969 1974 1978 1982 1987 1992 1997R 22 4 3 2 1 Source: 1945-22 (quinquennial) Censuses of Agriculture Acres Harris Co. Georgia 1945 1949 1954 1959 1964 1969 1974 1978 1982 1987 1992 1997R 22
Trends in Harris County: Land in Farms & Farms by Size Acres X 1, 2 18 16 14 12 1 8 6 4 2 Land in Farms Harris County 1945 195 1954 1959 1964 1969 1974 1978 1982 1987 1992 1997R 22 Source: 1945-22 (quinquennial) Censuses of Agriculture 5 4 3 2 1 1-9 acres Percent of Farms by Size, 22 Harris Co. 1-49 acres 5-179 acres Georgia 18-499 acres 5-999 acres 1+ acres
Trends in Harris County Number of Farms by Selected Commodities 18 16 14 1992 1997 22 12 1 8 6 4 2 Cattle/calves inv Beef cows inv Hay Source: 1992-22 (quinquennial) Censuses of Agriculture
How Do We Compare? Georgia, Harris and Surrounding Counties Farm Gate Value $ Per Farm (thousands) $ Per Acre $1, $8 $6 $4 $918 $227 $272 $247 $127 $2 $2 $ Georgia Harris $51 $57 $61 $36 Troup Meriwether Talbot Sources: 22 Census of Agriculture and 23 Farm Gate Value Report
What We Did The Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development performed an analysis of each county s economy, focusing on the role of food and fiber.
What We Asked County Economy Modeled How much of a county s total current economic output comes from food and fiber production and directly related processing? (A Snapshot of the Economy) What is the total (direct and indirect) Impact of food and fiber production and directly related industries?
Harris County Economy Production Agriculture-OUTPUT Agriculture Mining Construction Manufacturing Trans/Public Util Trade Fin/Ins/Real Est Services Government Other Total Output in $ Millions $??illion Percent --
Harris County Economy Production Agriculture + Directly Related Businesses Agriculture + Direct Mining Construction Manufacturing Trans/Public Util Trade Finance/Ins/RE Services Government Other Total Output in $ Millions $??illion Percent --
An Economic Snapshot of Harris County How much of Harris County s total economic output comes from food and fiber production? AG value alone of $? million consisting of Farm Gate Value, AG services, and landscaping services comprises?% of the county s economy. AG plus directly related businesses (ex.?,?, etc.) comprise?% of the county s economy.
Food and Fiber Production, Processing and Direct Manufacturing as % of Total Output - 1% 1-2% 2-4% 4-6% 6-84% Harris Co.?%
What is the Impact? What is the total (direct and indirect) impact of food and fiber production and directly related industries? This scenario illustrates how other industries are affected by the presence of food and fiber in the county. The indirect impacts measure output created due to food and fiber production and processing in the county.
What Impact Means: A Brief Explanation The impact numbers capture the ripple effects that food and fiber create in the county s economy. Many other sectors rely in part on the existence of food and fiber for sales. Labor Seed Utilities
Harris County Production Agriculture IMPACT Agriculture Mining Construction Manufacturing Utilities Trade Fin/Ins/Real Est Services Government Other Total Direct $ (millions) Indirect $ (millions) $??illion?% of total economy
Harris County Agriculture and Directly Related Businesses IMPACT Agriculture + Direct Mining Construction Manufacturing Utilities Trade Fin / Ins / Real Est Services Government Othe Total Direct $ (millions) Indirect $ (millions) $??illion?% of total economy
Harris County Production Agriculture + Directly Related Industries Employment IMPACT Agriculture + Direct Mining Construction Manufacturing Utilities Trade Fin/Ins/Real Est Services Government Other Total Employment Direct Indirect
What These Numbers Mean: A Brief Explanation Direct impact is $??illion. This includes food and fiber production, processing and directly-related manufacturing. Indirect impact from the Trade sector is $? million. This captures the effects of farmers (direct source) buying supplies (seed, fertilizer, work boots) from local stores. These stores must increase their output to meet farmer demand.
What These Numbers Mean: A Brief Explanation (continued) As local stores increase their output, they may demand more stock from local wholesalers (also in the Trade sector). Local wholesalers demand more from local manufacturers, thus increasing activity in the Manufacturing sector. Local stores also hire employees to assist farmers. They take home wages and buy groceries at the local store which increases demand there.
Harris County Food and Fiber Impact Conclusions The total impact of food and fiber production, processing and direct manufacturing is $??illion. The total output is $??illion. Thus, food and fiber (directly and indirectly) account for?% of the total output.
Food and Fiber Production, Processing and Direct Manufacturing Impact as % of Total Output - 1% 1-2% 2-4% 4-6% 6-1% Harris Co.?%
Contact Information Prepared by: Sue Boatright and Dave Waters Center for Agribusiness & Economic Development Adding Value to Georgia's Agricultural Economy Through Research and Extension To learn more about your county, go to: http://www.caed.uga.edu/...click on Georgia Statistics System Special County Area Report #5-1A February, 25