Renewals are closed for all certificates that expired in 2024 or before (see the "CERTIFICATE EXPIRES" date on your plastic card). If your GATE certificate has expired, you will need to apply for a...
All hemp must be tested for Total Delta-9 THC before harvesting. This is the foundation of hemp production in the U.S. and meets the requirements of:the USDA Domestic Hemp Production Program Final...
Pierce County school students show off their Ag bingo cards during the May Georgia Ag Experience mobile classroom visit in Blackshear. The mobile classroom and the state of Georgia's new elementary...
These Cottage Food Safety directives are excerpted from Agriculture Rule 40-7-19-.08 (Cottage Foods, Food Safety Directives). These Food Safety Directives are public health intervention strategies...
This document is a guideline which describes in simple terms a number of basic requirements which must be met before licensing manufactured food firms. Full regulations are available at ...
There are two primary categories of processed foods regulated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Perishable: Refrigerated or frozen temperatures are required. Nonperishable: Food items...
If you are opening a food sales business of any kind, you must submit building plans to the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA). Blueprint reviews and plan approval are required prior to...
Food Sales establishments must submit business plans for review whenever they have: New construction, Renovations, or Conversions of existing structures. You can use our template...
In retail food facilities, at least one employee with supervisory responsibilities must be a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).What Is a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)?The Certified...