With the growing trend towards 'locally grown' and artisanal foods, there are now many examples of local food brands reaching regional and even international distribution.
From Georgia's emerging small food processing industry, to the numerous agritourism sites across the state, the Center links… Read More
Emerging CropsWhile traditionally known for peanuts and peaches, Georgia has proven through our research universities and improved production methods that non-traditional crops can adapt well to our climate and soil conditions. Due to the research expertise and technology capabilities in the state… Read More
Maximizing Yields through Innovation
Agricultural producers are constantly challenged to maximize yields while minimizing resources. Precision agricultural innovations continue to identify new methods by which producers can make timely and accurate decisions in order to cut input costs.
From… Read More
Georgia Grown is a program created by the Georgia Department of Agriculture that seeks to create desire, and increase demand for Georgia's products. All you need to know about the Georgia Grown program and Georgia Grown products can be found here: http://www.… Read More
GDEcD International TradeGeorgia stands at the crossroads of the Americas with the world's busiest and most efficient passenger airport, two deep-water ports, and the most extensive surface transportation network in the country. In 2017, $37.2 billion in exports and $91.4 billion in imports passed… Read More
The Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) is a USDOL grant designed to promote physical and programmatic access to job seekers with significant disabilities into Georgia's workforce system. This grant provides assistance to job seekers that otherwise would have a difficult time accessing WIOA… Read More
President and Chief Executive Officer, Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Brian Anderson is a native South Carolinian but has resided in Georgia since 1998. Brian and his wife Heather have moved to Columbus from Dalton, Georgia. They have a son, Douglas, and a daughter, Sarah Whitney.
He… Read More
Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Ms. Viera is Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Viera was most recently the Regional Senior Director for WellCare Health Plans, Inc. where she held human resources oversite for the West, Central and East… Read More
