Georgia’s Prime Farmland: The Coastal Plain

The Coastal Plain—covering roughly 60% of Georgia south of the Fall Line—is the state’s agricultural heartland.

Why It’s Ideal

• Flat terrain: Easy mechanization, large fields.
• Fertile soils: Sandy loams, well-drained, rich in organics.
• Abundant water: Floridan Aquifer (irrigation), rivers (Flint, Ocmulgee, Savannah).
• Long growing season: 240+ frost-free days; hot summers, mild winters.

Key Crops

Cotton, peanuts, pecans, peaches, Vidalia onions, blueberries, corn, soybeans, timber, and vegetables.

The Piedmont and Mountains support niche farming (wine, apples, agritourism), but the Coastal Plain drives Georgia’s $75B+ ag economy.