Food Safety and Consumer Protection
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) works to keep Georgia consumers safe. Our Food Safety & Consumer Protection team manages food recall alerts, handles complaints about unsafe food, and...
Fertilizer
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) regulates all fertilizer sold within the State of Georgia. We make sure that businesses and home gardeners get products that comply with quality standards...
Horticultural Growing Media (HGM)
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) regulates all horticultural growing media (HGM), such as potting soil, sold in Georgia. We make sure that businesses and home gardeners get products that...
Lime
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) regulates all lime manufacturers and liming materials sold within the State of Georgia. We make sure that businesses and home gardeners get products that...
Pest Control
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) licenses pest control companies and pest control operators. We work with licensees to make sure they have required training and safety skills. We also...
Fuel Program
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) inspects all gas stations in the State to make sure consumers are getting the full amount of fuel they pay for, and that fuel is uncontaminated.
Weights & Measures
We inspect all commercial scales and measuring devices to confirm that they are accurate, making sure that customers get what they are paying for.
Agribusiness
Agriculture currently contributes more than $70 billion each year to the Georgia's economy, and is a cornerstone for many of the state’s smaller and more rural communities. Agribusiness is one of...