Secure & Verifiable Documents
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is required by law to verify citizenship/immigration status for the public benefits we issue. These public benefits include licenses, certifications,...
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...
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...
GATE FAQs
See the GATE Program page for links to apply, renew, update your information, and check your card status. We also have guides, special forms, and other resources.
Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries: Direct On-Premise Sales
Breweries and distilleries can sell directly to consumers from their premises as long as they follow these rules: They must sell directly to the consumer, whether the product is consumed on or...
Grocery Auctions
Food Safety Guidance for Auctions & Consumers The GDA does not issue temporary licenses. You can sell food at temporary events, such as auctions and flea markets, provided that event organizers...