The Georgia Department of Agriculture administers a variety of programs which all have a primary goal - to maintain the state's viable farm industry and protect the consuming public. Our focus...
GDA Notice of Non-Discrimination 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...
Information You Give Us You do not have to provide the Georgia Department of Agriculture with any personal information in order to access our site. However, for some services, such as contacting our...
Cases of many specific animal diseases must be reported to the proper authorities, as defined by State law (O.C.G.A. § 4-4-6). These are known as "Reportable Animal Diseases" (RADS). The timeframe for...
See the GATE Program page for links to apply, renew, update your information, and check your card status. We also have guides, special forms, and other resources.
Section 24(c) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) allows for registration of a pesticide product as a Special Local Need (SLN).Special local need means an existing...
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is working with state, federal, and industry partners to promote the safety of citizens, evacuees, livestock, and companion animals.GDA's Emergency Response...
Honey Bee Control and Removal (HBR) refers to control and removal of honey bees from a structure without the use of pesticides by a Certified Honey Bee Control and Removal Operator. An individual who...
.breaker { overflow-wrap: normal; white-space: normal; } Variances are intended for the allowance of specialized processes that will enhance operations with science based controls and monitoring...