Partner Directory

The Archway Partnership at the University of Georgia connects communities with UGA resources to address self-identified economic and community development needs. Since 2005, it has empowered local leaders to collaborate with UGA faculty and students, tackling challenges in education, workforce devel... View Profile

The University of Georgia’s FoodPIC helps companies to develop new food products efficiently and economically and to market those products with a high probability of success. Initiated by the faculty of the Department of Food Science and Technology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental ... View Profile

The Georgia Center of Innovation helps small businesses of all types find inspired solutions to challenges and opportunities. The Center's AgTech team helps Georgia’s agricultural community turn ideas into real-world solutions that strengthen farms and rural economies. By providing tailored guidan... View Profile

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The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides tools, training and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed. Designated as one of Georgia’s top providers of small business assistance, the SBDC has 18 offices ranging from Rome to Valdosta to serve the needs of Georgia’s business... View Profile

UGA Extension has been a trusted source of free, research-based information for over 100 years, delivering reliable, science-backed knowledge in a way that’s easy to understand. Through programs, workshops, field days, publications, and personalized consultations, Extension provides practical guid... View Profile

Will Bentley​, Board of Directors The Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) is a statewide organization dedicated to advocating for and advancing Georgia’s agribusiness industry. It serves as a voice for farmers, agribusinesses, and agricultural organizations, working to influence legislation, p... View Profile

Don Koehler​, Board of Directors The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Peanuts supports and promotes Georgia’s peanut industry, which leads the nation in peanut production. Funded by peanut growers, the commission invests in research, education, and marketing initiatives to enhanc... View Profile

Tyler Harper, Board of Directors The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is the state agency responsible for promoting and protecting Georgia’s agriculture, the state’s leading industry. It ensures food safety, regulates agricultural products, supports farmers and agribusinesses, and overse... View Profile

Tom McCall, Board of Directors ​The Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) is the state’s largest voluntary agricultural organization, dedicated to advocating for Georgia’s farmers and rural communities. Founded in 1937, GFB promotes and protects the interests of agriculture through legislative advocacy... View Profile

Chris Butts, Board of Directors The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing and advocating for Georgia’s fruit and vegetable industry. It provides education, research support, and policy representation to help growers improve pr... View Profile

Bryce Trotter​, Board of Directors Georgia Milk Producers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for Georgia’s dairy farmers. It provides education, industry updates, and policy representation to help dairy producers navigate challenges and improve farm sustainabil... View Profile

The Georgia Pecan Growers Association (GPGA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting Georgia’s pecan industry, the largest in the nation. GPGA provides education, research funding, and marketing support to help growers improve production, quality, and profitability. The a... View Profile