Agriculture is the oldest and one of the biggest industries in Georgia. Its economic impact is more than $74 billion every year, employing more than 399,000 Georgians.
For the May installment of “Coffee Conversations,” the “Closer Look” team headed to Community Grounds Coffee Shop. The conversation focused on Georgia’s agriculture industry, exploring what’s thriving and the challenges facing Georgia’s producers and growers.
Show host Rose Scott talked with guests about the importance of supporting local farmers, how the economy is encouraging more Georgians to grow their own food, as well as everything you need to know about urban farming in Georgia.
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