Hemp Program
The Georgia Department of Agriculture regulates the growing, processing, manufacturing, and sale of industrial and consumable hemp in the State of Georgia.
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Established in 1874, the Georgia Department of Agriculture is the oldest state department of agriculture in the United States. The Department is currently led by Commissioner Tyler J Harper, a 7th...
GATE Program
The Georgia Agriculture Tax Exemption (GATE) is a legislated program that offers qualified agriculture producers certain sales tax exemptions. If you qualify, you can apply for a certificate of...
Plant Export Certification
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) helps Georgia farmers and exporters by providing certification for plants being exported out of state.
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...
Financial Resources for Farmers and Agribusinesses
State and Federal grants are not for those looking to begin, save, maintain, or expand a business. These grants have strict eligibility, application, selection and reporting requirements. They won't...
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)
2025 USDA/AMS Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) For Georgia2025 Request for Applications RFA (PDF)Proposal/Application template: USDA Template (PDF)(Please note: this form will not open in...
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 ...