Food Animal Systems in Georgia

This business-focused pathway prepares students for management and leadership roles in agricultural enterprises throughout Georgia. Students study agricultural economics, business management, marketing, and financial planning essential for operating successful farms and agribusinesses. The program combines agriculture fundamentals with comprehensive business skills, preparing graduates for positions managing operations, marketing products, or starting agricultural ventures. Georgia's diverse agricultural sector creates opportunities for business-minded professionals. Curriculum covers business fundamentals, accounting, marketing, strategic planning, and agricultural economics. Students learn financial analysis, budgeting, and investment decision-making specific to agriculture. The pathway addresses marketing agricultural products and understanding consumer preferences. Students analyze business models and develop business plans. Field experiences with agricultural businesses develop practical understanding of operations. Students engage with Georgia's agricultural business community and industry associations. The pathway prepares graduates for management positions or agricultural entrepreneurship. Georgia's agricultural sector and strong business community provide abundant mentorship and learning opportunities.

Designed for students pursuing leadership roles in animal agriculture, this advanced pathway emphasizes business management, strategic decision-making, and personnel supervision in Georgia's livestock and poultry sectors. Students develop comprehensive understanding of production cycles, financial management, and quality assurance at supervisory and management levels. The program prepares graduates for positions directing operations at production facilities and agricultural cooperatives throughout the state. Curriculum integrates animal science fundamentals with advanced topics including herd genetics, feed formulation, facility design, and regulatory compliance. Students engage with real business scenarios from Georgia's major agricultural operations, learning to analyze production data and optimize efficiency. Leadership development emphasizes communication, strategic planning, and team management skills necessary for advancement. Georgia's agricultural industry associations and university partnerships provide guest speakers, field trips, and mentorship opportunities. Students develop business plans and present findings to industry professionals.

This pathway prepares students for careers in livestock production and meat processing operations throughout Georgia's agricultural regions. Students learn about animal husbandry, health management, nutrition, and processing standards that meet both state and federal regulations. Georgia's poultry industry, centered in the northwest part of the state, represents a major employment hub with significant growth potential. The curriculum covers sustainable farming practices, quality control, and value-added product development for the growing consumer demand in Atlanta and surrounding metro areas. Students gain hands-on experience with modern equipment and industry-standard protocols used in Georgia's processing facilities. Career pathways lead to supervisory roles or facility management positions in the state's $3+ billion annual livestock sector. Georgia's agriculture extension system and university research partnerships provide students with access to cutting-edge resources and mentorship. The pathway emphasizes both traditional farming knowledge and emerging biotechnology applications in animal production.