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Georgia Department of Agriculture

The Georgia Department of Agriculture was established in 1874. We are the oldest state department of agriculture in the United States. Tyler Harper is the current Commissioner.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture helps farmers, consumers, and businesses. We regulate animals, food, fuel, plants, soil, and pesticides produced or sold within the State of Georgia.

Georgia Department of Agriculture

The Georgia Department of Agriculture was established in 1874. We are the oldest state department of agriculture in the United States. Tyler Harper is the current Commissioner.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture helps farmers, consumers, and businesses. We regulate animals, food, fuel, plants, soil, and pesticides produced or sold within the State of Georgia.

Spotlight

150th anniversary

Celebrating our 150th anniversary, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, established in 1874, stands as the United States first State Department of Agriculture.

GATE Program

The 2024 GATE season is now open!

Apply for a new 2024 - 2026 GATE card here.

2024 Hemp Program Updates

The 2024 hemp renewal window is open. Submit annual reports and renew here.

Avian Influenza

IMPORTANT! Learn how to protect your flocks from Avian Influenza. GDA's Avian Influenza page has resources, current news, and other information about this disease.

Recalls and Alerts

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FDA Advisory - Certain Oysters from Westport, Connecticut Potentially Contaminated with Norovirus

FDA Advises Restaurants and Retailers of a Recall of Certain Oysters from Westport, Connecticut...

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc (JBSS) announced today it is voluntarily recalling a limited...

Stonewall Kitchen

Stonewall Kitchen of York, Maine is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of their Gluten Free...

Industry News

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Celebrating Women in Ag - Kendall Rae Johnson

Our Celebrating Women in Ag feature continues with Kendall Rae Johnson 

Animal Disease Traceability provides important tool for livestock protection

The current Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) program began in 2013 by the U.S. Department of...

GDA Notice of Non-Discrimination

Non-Employee Discrimination Complaints: 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 programs or activities. To learn more, or file a complaint, visit our Title VI page. If you need translation assistance to communicate with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, please call (866) 243-3193.

Comunicado Contra la Discriminacion

Quejas por discriminación contra quienes no son empleados: El Departamento de Agricultura de Georgia no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, discapacidad, edad o sexo en la administración de sus programas o actividades. Para obtener más información o para presentar unaqueja, visite nuestra página del Título VI. Para asistencia en español: (866) 243-3193.

 

Designees for Service of Process for Civil Actions:
Garrett Hollis, Director of Legal Services
Arlene Wilkinson, Attorney
Erik Krogh, Attorney

Office Address for Service of Process for Civil Actions:
19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30334