Hemp Sampling
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...
Yellow-Legged Hornet
In August 2023, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA), in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) and the University...
Internship FAQs
See the Internship Opportunities page for a program calendar and a link to apply.
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...