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Recent News Stories
Commissioner Harper Proclaims Georgia Farmers Market Week
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper has proclaimed this week as “Georgia Farmers Market Week,” coinciding with National Farmers Market Week, to support local farmers markets and vendors across the state. The proclamation is part of several new initiatives announced by the Georgia Department of Agriculture to bolster farmers markets and their vendors.
About 260 animals in severe neglect recovered from home in Trenton
Charges are pending after about 260 animals, mostly dogs, were found in a severe state of neglect or dead at a property in Trenton, Georgia, according to state officials.
Georgia Pushes for Federal Aid Nearly One Year After Hurricane Helene
It’s been nearly a year since Hurricane Helene tore through Georgia, leaving behind catastrophic damage to farms across the state. Now, Georgia leaders are pushing for federal block grants to help farmers still reeling from the disaster.
Georgians Warned About Unlicensed Door-to-door Pest Control Sales
Agriculture officials are warning Georgia of a rise in people going door-to-door offering unlicensed pest control services. Authorities say they've seen more than 150 violations this year alone.
Commissioner Harper joins Gov. Kemp to Undertake Economic Mission to Brazil and Argentina
Gov. Brian Kemp will lead an economic mission to South America this week, his office announced Monday morning. The governor, First Lady Marty Kemp and other officials including Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper will travel to Brazil and Argentina, according to a release.