Internship Opportunities
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has hosted dozens of interns in various sections within the Department’s oversight. These students come from several Georgia universities and colleges, studying...
Apply for a GATE Card
2026 - 2028The GATE season for 2026 - 2028 is open now. The cost is $150, and your new card will be valid starting January 1, 2026. If you already have a GATE Card number, check your card status...
Update your GATE Information or Reorder a Card
2025If you have received your 2026 card and need to change the information on the card, you can login to update your information and order a replacement copy of the card at a cost of $30. **...
Renew a GATE Card
2026 - 2028 (expiring this year)If your GATE certificate expires on December 31, 2025, renew for 2026-2028 here. The cost to renew is $150. Other yearsIf your certificate expires in 2026 or...
Basic Requirements for Manufactured Food
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 ...
Wild-Harvested Mushrooms
Guidance for Retail Sale of Wild-Harvested MushroomsDefinitionsA wild-harvested mushroom means a fresh mushroom that has been picked in the wild but not processed (e.g., dried) or packaged in an...
SPC Commission Members
Chris Gorecki (Chairman) was appointed to the Structural Pest Control Commission in 2008 and has been serving as chairman since 2012. He is a graduate of Kilgore Jr. College in Kilgore, Texas. Mr...
Paraquat Training
RequirementsAs required by EPA's Paraquat Dichloride Human Health Mitigation Decision and amended paraquat dichloride (a.k.a. paraquat) product labels, certified applicators must successfully complete...
SPCC Meeting Minutes
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