Officially incorporated on January 17, 1966, the Georgia Agribusiness Council mission is "To Advance the Business of Agriculture through Economic Development, Environmental Stewardship and Education to Enhance the Quality of Life for All Georgians." This mission forms the basis for our efforts on behalf of our members and this industry each day. Georgia's food and fiber production and processing is a $74.9 billion industry, accounting for more than 8% of the state’s economy and 411,800 jobs in 2015. This massive, complex business has invested and created for itself a voice in the public arena. This voice is the Georgia Agribusiness Council. With over 1,050 member companies, the Georgia Agribusiness Council is the organization which provides a forum for the entire agricultural industry to share views, develop understanding and work on issues of common concern.