Georgia's dairy industry has been commercially successful since the 1930s. Today, several firms have a hand in the processing of milk and milk products in Georgia. The dairy industry includes farmers, processors and manufacturers, who provide all the services needed to produce a variety of dairy products, as well as retailers who bring the products directly to consumers.
In 2024, a total of 80 dairy farms produced 1.95 billion pounds of milk in Georgia. Milk cows in Georgia average over 22,000 pounds of milk per cow annually. The average herd size in Georgia is 1,050 cows. Dairy ranks in the top 10 as an agricultural commodity in Georgia. While the number of dairy farms in Georgia has declined over the years, the amount of milk per cow has greatly increased. The goal of UGA Extension and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is to extend lifelong learning about dairy production and management through research-based information.
Websites
UGA-affiliated sites
Dairy On: UGA Dairy Team Blog A blog on dairy research, youth activities and Extension programming.
Dairy Cattle Resources UGA Extension research-based information from the department of Animal and Dairy Science.
Commodity Teams at CAES 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.
Sustainable Agriculture at UGA Brings together information on sustainable agriculture including management intensive grazing and other resources.
UGA Department of Animal and Dairy Science Learn more about the animal and dairy science department at the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
External sites
American Dairy Science Association Provides leadership in scientific and technical support to sustain and grow the global dairy industry through generation, dissemination, and exchange of information and services.
Georgia Milk Producers, Inc. Features pertinent information for Georgia's dairy producers. Sections include MILC payment program information, weather conditions and forecasts, dairy policy updates, newsletters, exchange quotes, an events calendar, and a classifieds section.
