Study Shows Impact of Buying Produce Grown in Georgia

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

The University of Georgia released findings from a new study outlining the possible economic impact of Georgians purchasing Georgia-grown produce.

Researchers from the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development focused heavily on direct-to-consumer sales, fresh consumption and statewide economic factors.

One aspect of the study found that if each of the approximately 3.7 million households in Georgia spent $10 a week on Georgia-grown produce, more than $1.9 billion would be created for the state's economy.