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 UGA 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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HACCP Certification Short Course for Meat & Poultry Certification meets the USDA's training requirements and teaches Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point principles.
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On-Site and Telephone Consultation Available in many county offices for ag producers.
- Windows User-Friendly Feed Formulation for Poultry and Swine (RB 438) This publication (WUFFDA) provides a program designed to help formulate feeds for poultry and swine. It is available in the following languages: Afrikaanse, Chinese, Croatian, English, French, Korean,…
- Small Farm Nutrient Management Primer: For Un-permitted Animal Feeding Operations (B 1293) Producers need to be aware of the impacts that manure can have on water and air quality. However, management of manure and other byproducts of livestock and poultry production has important impacts on…
- 2023 Georgia Ag Forecast Series: 2023 Pork Outlook (AP 130-1-08) 1. 2022 U.S. pork prices continue to increase because of the limited number of slaughter-ready pigs. 2. Good outlook for 2023 as feed prices likely decrease and export demand increases.
Websites
UGA-affiliated sites
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.
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.
External sites
Georgia Pork Producers Summarizes environmental regulations governing Georgia's swine operations.
National Pork Board 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.
Georgia Hogs An overview of hogs in Georgia, including industry history, present production, and feral hog problems.
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National Pork Board Consortium
CAES will work with the National Pork Board to identify and address consumer questions involving the pork industry.
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2016 Flavor of Georgia Winners
Flavor of Georgia 2016 wraps up with prizes for pies, sugar, sauce, sausage, cheese straws and more.
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Farmgate Value Report
UGA's annual county-by-county survey allows the public and policy makers to get a clear picture of Georgia's agricultural value.
| Top Swine Producers | |
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| County Name | Value |
| Oglethorpe | $31,959,266 |
| Coffee | 5,406,956 |
| Floyd | 4,593,750 |
| Berrien | 3,740,485 |
| Candler | 2,669,175 |
| Habersham | 2,278,071 |
| Seminole | 1,352,400 |
| Brooks | 1,231,125 |
| Warren | 769,688 |
| Morgan | 751,838 |
| State Total: | $67,124,609 |
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Displaying farm gate values for 2021. Values are tallied in October for the previous year. |
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