150th Anniversary
Celebrating our 150th anniversary on February 28, 2024, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, established in 1874, stands as the United States first State Department of Agriculture. Governor James...
Bottled Water Certification
If you want to bottle and sell water, you must obtain a Food Sales Establishment license from the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA).Before we can process a license application for bottled water...
Live Plant Licenses
Program AreaGDA’s Plant Protection program manages Live Plant licenses. For more details, including a full list of regulations, see the Nursery program page.You Need this License If You are a...
SPCC Public Notices
Public Notice 23-03 Meeting Schedule 2024Public Notice 24-02 April Meeting LocationPublic Notice 24-03 March Meeting
Apply for a GATE Card
2024 - 2026The GATE season for 2024 - 2026 is open now. The cost is $150, and your new card will be valid starting on the date you make your payment. If you already have a GATE Card number, check...
Renew a GATE Card
Renewals are closed for all certificates that expired in 2023 or before (see the "CERTIFICATE EXPIRES" date on your plastic card). If your GATE certificate has expired, you will need to apply for a...
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)
2024 Usda/Ams Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) For Georgia USDA/AMS SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (SCBGP) FOR GEORGIA The deadline for acceptance for 2024 Concept Proposals...
Internship FAQs
See the Internship Opportunities page for a program calendar and a link to apply.