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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

Yellow-Legged Hornets

Learn more about yellow-legged hornets in Georgia or report a sighting.

GATE Program

The 2024 GATE season is now open!

Apply for a new 2024 - 2026 GATE card or renew an expiring card here.

2024 Hemp Program Updates

The 2024 hemp renewal window is open. Submit annual reports and renew 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.

Recalls and Alerts

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GHGA, LLC

GHGA, LLC is voluntarily recalling select fresh-cut products made from whole cantaloupe subject to a...

Doctors Scientific Organica

Doctors Scientific Organica is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Burn Boot Camp...

Wine Country Gift Baskets is taking precautionary measures of voluntarily recalling all gift baskets...

Industry News

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Agriculture Educators of the Week - James Hale & Clay Brown

1. Where do you teach? James Hale & Clay Brown: We teach at Rabun County High School in Tiger,...

Agriculture Educator of the Week - April Davis

1. Where do you teach? Commerce Middle School 2. What grades do you teach? 6th, 7th, & 8th 3...

Agriculture Educator of the Week - Robbie Wilkes

1. Where do you teach? I teach at Northwest Laurens Elementary School in Dudley, GA. 2. What...

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:
Ashley Short, General Counsel
Garrett Hollis, Attorney
Arlene Wilkinson, Attorney

Office Address for Service of Process for Civil Actions:
19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30334