UGA agriculture experts discuss the future of inflation and food production

The University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences hosts an event at the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot on Feb. 21, discussing factors impacting food prices and inflation. (Marlon Hyde/WABE)

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Georgia growers are concerned about retaliatory tariffs’ impact on the agricultural industry. The year 2025 could be challenging for producers, especially when facing continued inflation and rising input costs.

The University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences hosted an event at the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot on Feb. 21, bringing together students, alumni and industry leaders to discuss factors impacting food prices and inflation.

A slideshow in presented an event held by The University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences on Feb. 21, 2025, in Atlanta, Ga. (Marlon Hyde/WABE)

“With the threat of tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and other countries, what does the outlook look like for farmers?” asked third-year agriculture business student Michael Howard.