Agriculture

 

Agriculture and agriculture related businesses are the backbone of the Macon County economy. Macon County's agricultural economy is quite diverse.

 

Macon County produces more milk than any other county in the State of Georgia. Due to improved efficiency, production has increased over the last decade while the total number of cattle has remained relatively stable.

 

Poultry has become a major business in Macon County. Tyson has a breeder farm, hatchery, and feed mill in the county. Each year more capital is invested in modern chicken houses and equipment.

 

Peaches have always been a mainstay in the county. Sam Henry Rumph of Macon County developed the Elberta Peach. This variety is responsible for establishing Georgia's reputation as the Peach State.

 

A wide variety of other crops are grown in Macon County. They include cotton, peanuts, soy beans, tomatoes, squash, bell peppers, pecans, corn, wheat, oats, peas, ... the list goes on.