 Georgia's Poultry Industry
Georgia's #1!
The state of Georgia raises more poultry than any other state in the U.S. In fact, if Georgia were a country, it would be the 4th largest producer of poultry in the world.
Georgia produces more than 1 billion chickens; which equals over 6 billion pounds of meat.
An income over $2 billion. |
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The Poultry Industry is the largest agricultural industry for the state of Georgia. |
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Consumers want chicken - The industry has dramatically increased in size over the last few decades.
Improvements in nutrition, management, and genetics allow us to produce protein rich meat, at a lower cost. |
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Chicken is currently the most frequently eaten meat in the U.S.
The fast food industry's promotion of chicken has increased its popularity. Chick-fil-A, KFC, and McDonald's sell large amounts of chicken daily. |
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