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Georgia Department of Agriculture

The Georgia Department of Agriculture was established in 1874. We are the oldest state department of agriculture in the United States. Tyler Harper is the current Commissioner.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture helps farmers, consumers, and businesses. We regulate animals, food, fuel, plants, soil, and pesticides produced or sold within the State of Georgia.

Georgia Department of Agriculture

The Georgia Department of Agriculture was established in 1874. We are the oldest state department of agriculture in the United States. Tyler Harper is the current Commissioner.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture helps farmers, consumers, and businesses. We regulate animals, food, fuel, plants, soil, and pesticides produced or sold within the State of Georgia.

Spotlight

Mental Health Awareness Month

Far too many Georgia farmers and producers are struggling with untreated or un-diagnosed mental health problems. Our team at GDA is dedicated to raising awareness and educating...

GATE Program

The 2023 GATE season is open.

Apply for a new 2023 - 2025 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.

Georgia Hemp Program

Learn about the Hemp program in Georgia.

Apply or renew for 2023 here.

Recalls and Alerts

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T.W. Garner Food Company

T.W. Garner Food Company is voluntarily recalling 50,688 bottles of 12 oz. Texas Pete Buffalo Wing...

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY is voluntarily recalling 4,096 frozen 14 oz pints of its...

The Perrigo Company

On March 17, 2023, the Perrigo Company issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of Gerber Good...

Industry News

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Mental Health Heroes - Richard Ward

Meet Mental Health Hero Richard Ward  

Mental Health Heroes - Becky Brightwell

Meet Mental Health Hero Becky Brightwell.  

RFSI Program – Public Comment Solicitation

Posted 5/18/23 2023 USDA-AMS Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program Cooperative...

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.