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.
Spotlight
New World Screwworm
GDA’s New World Screwworm page has resources, current news, and important information about this pest.
GATE Program
The 2027 GATE season is now open!
Apply for a new 2027 – 2029 GATE card here.
Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund Program
This program was created by the Georgia General Assembly and is administered by the Georgia Department of Agriculture at the direction of the Georgia Farmland Conservation Council. The first award cycle opened February 20th, 2026 and applications are due May 20th, 2026.
Hemp Program
Now accepting applications and renewals for the 2027 hemp license year.
Recalls and Alerts
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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