Animals
The GDA works with Georgia's businesses and animal owners to make sure that agriculture-related animals are kept safely and humanely. We work to prevent the spread of animal diseases.
Plants and Soil
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) protects farmers and consumers. We make sure that seed, live plants, and fertilizer are sold by licensed dealers, and we regulate specialty fertilizers and...
Meat Inspection
The Meat Inspection program of the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) governs and regulates the statutes on meat slaughter and processing plants to assure a safe, wholesome, and properly ...
Horses & Equine
The Georgia Department of Agriculture's (GDA) Equine Program regulates equine stables within the State. We ensure that animals are treated humanely and have good living conditions.
Feral Hogs
Feral hogs are an invasive species causing millions of dollars in damages to agriculture. Federal, State, and local agencies are working together to manage this threat. The Georgia Department of...
Manure Handling / CAFO
The Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) program in Georgia regulates the disposal of manure and wastewater through land application systems from animal feeding operations across the state.
Animal Management
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) regulates meat processing plants and slaughterhouses, manages licensing of animal feed (including pet food), and does permitting of operations that have a...
Poultry
The Livestock & Poultry section of the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) regulates and monitors the sale and exhibition of poultry, and ensures that poultry disposal pits are environmentally...
Livestock
The Livestock & Poultry section of the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) regulates and monitors the sale and exhibition of livestock in Georgia.