Notices for auctions selling farm-related items other than livestock must be accompanied by the auction license number of the principal auctioneer or auction firm conducting the auction, per...
Any person owning livestock can register a brand by applying to the Commissioner of Agriculture for a certificate of registration. Brand registration and inspection are not required in the state of...
USDA/AMS Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) For Georgia 2026 Request for Applications RFA (PDF)Proposal/Application template: USDA Template (PDF)(Please note: you must DOWNLOAD the...
Avian influenza is a viral disease of poultry. It can be of low pathogenicity (LPAI), causing mild disease, or of high pathogenicity (HPAI), causing severe disease and death. Waterfowl and other wild...
GDA can investigate complaints about businesses licensed to handle livestock, poultry, equines, or companion animals. We also handle complaints about cruelty or neglect of horses and other...
Inspections Inspections and testing will be conducted in compliance with O.C.G.A. § 2-23-1 et seq and with rules written by the Department. In compliance with Georgia law, the Department will...
Thank you for notifying the GDA about your concerns. We value the health and welfare of all animals, and we aim to resolve problems as quickly as possible. You must identify yourself in the complaint...
Georgians who want to produce and offer for sale shell eggs must obtain an egg candling certificate in order to sell their eggs at retail to the end consumer. Each person who will act as a candler of...
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Produce Safety Program will conduct routine produce inspections every three years. These required inspections should not be confused with yearly third-party...