Crawford County UGA Cooperative Extension

Provides research-based agricultural information, soil and water testing, plant and insect identification, and educational resources for farmers, homeowners, and agricultural producers.

Location: 100 Wright Avenue, Roberta, GA 31078
Phone: (478) 836-3121
Website: https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/crawford.html

Crawford County Farm Bureau

Supports local farmers and agricultural families through advocacy, educational programs, agricultural awareness, and community involvement.

Location: 56 Wright Avenue, Roberta, GA 31078
Phone: (478) 836-3160
Website: https://www.gfb.org

Crawford County 4-H

Provides opportunities for young people to develop leadership skills, participate in livestock projects, explore agriculture, and engage in educational activities and competitions.

Location: 100 Wright Avenue, Roberta, GA 31078
Phone: (478) 836-3121
Website: https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/crawford.html

USDA Service Center — Fort Valley

Connects Crawford County agricultural producers with USDA programs, including farm assistance, conservation planning, and resources for agricultural operations.

Location: 1030 Peach Parkway, Fort Valley, GA 31030
Website: https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator

Georgia Young Farmers Association (GYFA)

Supports agricultural education and provides opportunities for adult agricultural education, leadership development, networking, and community involvement through local Young Farmer chapters across Georgia.

Website: https://www.georgiaffa.org

Georgia Farm Bureau

Georgia's largest general farm organization, advocating for agricultural producers, promoting agricultural awareness, and supporting policies that strengthen Georgia agriculture.

Website: https://www.gfb.org

Georgia Department of Agriculture

Provides agricultural services, regulatory information, licensing, consumer protection, and programs supporting Georgia's farmers, agribusinesses, and agricultural industries.

Website: https://agr.georgia.gov

Georgia Cattlemen's Association

Represents Georgia's beef cattle producers through education, advocacy, industry promotion, and opportunities for producer involvement.

Website: https://www.georgiacattlemen.org

Georgia Agribusiness Council

Advocates for Georgia's agricultural and agribusiness industries by promoting sound agricultural policies, providing industry information, and supporting the long-term success of Georgia agriculture.

Website: https://www.ga-agribusiness.org

Georgia FFA Association

Provides agricultural education students with opportunities to develop leadership skills, participate in career development events, exhibit livestock, and prepare for careers in agriculture.

Website: https://www.georgiaffa.org

Georgia 4-H

Offers youth educational programs, livestock projects, judging competitions, leadership development, and hands-on agricultural learning experiences throughout Georgia.

Website: https://georgia4h.org

Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

Located in Perry, Georgia, the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter hosts livestock shows, agricultural exhibitions, educational events, and the Georgia National Fair.

Website: https://www.gnfa.com

Georgia Junior National Livestock Show

Provides opportunities for Georgia 4-H and FFA members to exhibit livestock, demonstrate their animal care and management skills, and compete in educational livestock events.

Website: https://www.georgiaffa.org

National FFA Organization

A national youth leadership organization that prepares students for careers in agriculture through agricultural education, leadership development, and hands-on learning.

Website: https://www.ffa.org

National 4-H Council

Supports positive youth development through educational programs, leadership opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences in agriculture, science, and other areas.

Website: https://4-h.org

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension

Provides research-based information and educational resources on crop production, livestock management, soil fertility, pest control, gardening, and natural resources.

Website: https://extension.uga.edu

UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences

Conducts agricultural research and provides educational programs addressing the challenges and opportunities facing Georgia's agricultural industry.

Website: https://www.caes.uga.edu

UGA Extension Publications

Offers free educational publications covering agricultural production, livestock nutrition, soil management, pest control, farm management, and other agricultural topics.

Website: https://extension.uga.edu/publications.html

Fort Valley State University — Cooperative Extension

Provides educational programs and technical assistance for farmers, small agricultural producers, and rural communities, including support for sustainable agriculture and farm development.

Website: https://www.fvsu.edu

UGA Agricultural & Applied Economics

Provides agricultural economic research, farm management information, enterprise budgets, and resources to help producers make informed financial and production decisions.

Website: https://agecon.uga.edu

USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)

Provides agricultural producers with access to farm loans, disaster assistance, commodity programs, and other federal programs designed to support farming operations.

Website: https://www.fsa.usda.gov

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Offers technical and financial assistance to help agricultural producers improve soil health, conserve water, manage natural resources, and implement conservation practices on their farms.

Website: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov

Farmers.gov

A central resource for USDA agricultural programs, providing information about farm loans, financial assistance, conservation programs, disaster recovery, and tools for managing farming operations.

Website: https://www.farmers.gov

USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA)

Provides information about federal crop insurance programs and risk management tools that help agricultural producers protect their operations against production losses and financial uncertainty.

Website: https://www.rma.usda.gov

USDA Service Center Locator

Helps farmers locate USDA offices serving their area, including Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service offices.

Website: https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator

Georgia Farm Monitor

A weekly agricultural news program produced by Georgia Farm Bureau featuring stories about Georgia farmers, agricultural issues, rural communities, and developments affecting the state's agricultural industry.

Website: www.farm-monitor.com/

Southeast AgNET

Provides agricultural news, market updates, legislative information, and industry reports focusing on agriculture throughout the southeastern United States.

Website: https://southeastagnet.com

Georgia Farm Bureau

Offers agricultural news, legislative updates, policy information, and stories highlighting Georgia's farmers and agricultural communities.

Website: https://www.gfb.org

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)

Provides agricultural statistics, crop production reports, livestock inventories, farm economic data, and other information about agriculture in Georgia and across the United States.

Website: https://www.nass.usda.gov

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)

Provides agricultural market reports, commodity pricing information, and resources related to the marketing of agricultural products.

Website: https://www.ams.usda.gov

Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption (GATE) Program

The Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption program allows qualified agricultural producers to receive sales tax exemptions on eligible agricultural purchases. Farmers can apply for certification, renew existing certificates, and check their GATE status online.

Website: https://agr.georgia.gov/gate-program

UGA Agricultural Soil Testing

The University of Georgia Agricultural and Environmental Services Laboratories provide soil testing services to help farmers determine soil fertility, nutrient levels, and lime requirements. Samples may be submitted through local Cooperative Extension offices.

Website: https://aesl.ces.uga.edu/soil.html

Georgia Pesticide Applicator Licensing

The Georgia Department of Agriculture provides information about pesticide applicator licensing, certification requirements, license renewals, and pesticide regulations for agricultural producers.

Website: https://agr.georgia.gov/agricultural-pest-control

UGA Weather Network

Provides agricultural weather information, including temperature, rainfall, humidity, soil conditions, and other data collected through weather monitoring stations across Georgia.

Website: https://www.georgiaweather.net

Georgia Market Bulletin

A publication of the Georgia Department of Agriculture featuring agricultural advertisements, farm equipment, livestock, agricultural products, and information of interest to Georgia farmers.

Website: https://agr.georgia.gov

USDA Web Soil Survey

An online tool that allows landowners and agricultural producers to access soil maps, soil classifications, and land-use information for properties throughout the United States.

Website: https://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov