Georgia Department of Agriculture
Established in 1874, the Georgia Department of Agriculture is the oldest state department of agriculture in the United States. The Department is currently led by Commissioner Tyler J Harper, a 7th generation farmer and native of rural South Georgia. Harper is a peanut, cotton, timber, and beef cattle producer and is serving in his first term as Georgia’s Agriculture Commissioner.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is charged with supporting Georgia Farmers and Producers, protecting consumers and the state’s food supply, and marketing Georgia grown agricultural products locally, nationally, and globally. We regulate animals, food, fuel, plants, soil, and pesticides produced or sold within the State of Georgia.
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Established in 1874, the Georgia Department of Agriculture is the oldest state department of agriculture in the United States. The Department is currently led by Commissioner Tyler J Harper, a 7th generation farmer and native of rural South Georgia. Harper is a peanut, cotton, timber, and beef cattle producer and is serving in his first term as Georgia’s Agriculture Commissioner.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is charged with supporting Georgia Farmers and Producers, protecting consumers and the state’s food supply, and marketing Georgia grown agricultural products locally, nationally, and globally. We regulate animals, food, fuel, plants, soil, and pesticides produced or sold within the State of Georgia.
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New licensing requirements have been introduced for various hemp-related activities in Georgia. Click here to learn about obtaining licenses, understanding state laws, and meeting all requirements.
GATE Program
The 2025 GATE season is now open!
Apply for a new 2025 - 2027 GATE card here.
Avian Influenza
IMPORTANT! Learn how to protect your flocks from Avian Influenza. GDA's Avian Influenza page has resources, current news, and other information about this disease.
Hurricane Helene
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is working with state, federal, and industry partners to promote the safety of citizens, evacuees, livestock, and companion animals.
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GDA Notice of Non-Discrimination
Non-Employee Discrimination Complaints: The Georgia Department of Agriculture does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex in the administration of its programs or activities. To learn more, or file a complaint, visit our Title VI page. If you need translation assistance to communicate with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, please call (866) 243-3193.
Comunicado Contra la Discriminacion
Quejas por discriminación contra quienes no son empleados: El Departamento de Agricultura de Georgia no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, discapacidad, edad o sexo en la administración de sus programas o actividades. Para obtener más información o para presentar unaqueja, visite nuestra página del Título VI. Para asistencia en español: (866) 243-3193.
Designees for Service of Process for Civil Actions:
Garrett Hollis, Director of Legal Services
Arlene Wilkinson, Attorney
Steve Ellis, Attorney
Kelsey Cain, Attorney
Office Address for Service of Process for Civil Actions:
254 Washington Street S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30334