Pollinator Report

Did you know the economic value of pollination for the state of Georgia (based on 2021 data) was $635,094,003?

Congratulations Sharon Kane, UGA Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development, and plant protection expert Becky Griffin on completing their project mapping the economic impact of pollination in the state of Georgia. Dr. Kane, an economist with our department, worked on analyzing the data and creating an interactive map. The project emphasizes the value of pollinators, the economic impact in Georgia, and the need to educate and empower people on the necessity of continued conservation.

Check out the interactive map and find the economic value of pollination in every county in Georgia!

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Economics of Pollination

From beetles to butterflies, pollinators are a beautiful and integral part of nature. However, these tiny creatures may be more economically important to agricultural and ecological systems than previously thought. In a recent project by the Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development at the University of Georgia, economist Sharon Kane and plant protection expert Becky Griffin have put together a powerful map displaying the economic importance of pollinators across Georgia.