Meat Inspection
The Meat Inspection program of the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) governs and regulates the statutes on meat slaughter and processing plants to assure a safe, wholesome, and properly ...
Produce Safety
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) works with fruit and vegetable farmers to make sure they meet Federal safety requirements. This program helps consumers know that they are getting safe,...
Animal Health & Diseases
The State Veterinarian's Office works to keep Georgia animals healthy. As part of this effort we provide information on major diseases, manage reporting of contagious disease outbreaks, and work...
Seed Dealer Licenses
Program AreaGDA’s Seed Program manages Seed Dealer licenses. Questions about the program or regulations? Please review the Seed Program web page or contact their staff at the number below.You Need...
Bird Dealer Licenses
Program Area GDA’s Companion Animals program manages Bird Dealer licenses. For more details, including a full list of regulations, see the Companion Animal program page. You Need this License...
Opening a New Meat Processing Plant
Opening and operating a licensed meat facility can be expensive and challenging. Meat is one of the most intensely regulated food products in the country. The Georgia Meat Inspection Section ...
Meat Processing License Types
Do you seek to slaughter, process, and wholesale meat or poultry commercially? Do you seek to sell your products only within the state of Georgia? Do you seek to produce custom exempt meat or poultry...
Payment
Online PaymentsWe accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and ACH transfer (e-checks).Once payment is processed, a coordinator will email or mail you confirmation and the license. Please make sure your...