With over 96,000 acres of farmland, Mitchell County ranks high among the counties in the state in agricultural production. Mitchell County is a leader in agriculture in Georgia Camilla recognizes farming as its most important industry, knowing that it generates over $162 million for Mitchell County.

An abundance of water, fertile lands, and an extended growing season make Mitchell County a prime location for farming and agri-business.

Local farmers produce a variety of crops including cotton, peanuts, pecans, sweet corn, soybeans, vegetables, livestock, and broilers.

Agricultural Links

Georgia Department of Agriculture Statistics service
www.nass.usda.gov/ga

Bountiful crops of high quality grace local produce stands. US Department of Agriculture
www.ams.usda.gov/lsg/mncs/index.htm

Chicago Board of Trade
www.cbot.com

American Soybean Association
www.oilseeds.org/asa/

Cotton Council International
www.cottonusa.org/WhyCotton.htm

National Broiler Council
www.cpif.org/nbc.htm

National Cattleman's Beef Association
www.ncanet.org

National Corn Growers Association
www.ncga.com

Peanut Council
www.peanutsusa.com/facts/index.html

Pecan Information
www.camillapecan.com/pecans/bp003data/