Manufacturers
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) regulates food manufacturing facilities and warehouse distribution facilities to make sure that food is produced safely, meets quality standards, and is...
Retailers
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) regulates and monitors food retailers: grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, seafood operations, salvage food operations, mobile meat trucks, and...
Pets
The Georgia Department of Agriculture's (GDA) Companion Animals Program regulates all pet dealers, kennels, and animal shelters within the State. We ensure that animals are treated humanely and...
GATE Program
The Georgia Agriculture Tax Exemption (GATE) is a legislated program that offers qualified agriculture producers certain sales tax exemptions. If you qualify, you can apply for a certificate of...
Disaster Prep
The Department of Agriculture (GDA) works with state, federal and industry partners to support the safety and comfort of Georgia citizens, evacuees, and all livestock and companion animals.
Cottage Food
The Retail Food section of the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) regulates cottage food producers (also known as home-kitchen food). We make sure that all food is produced safely and to quality...
Licensing
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) issues licenses to regulate the production and sale of food, fuel, pesticides, animals, and other agricultural products that are produced or sold in Georgia...
Bringing Animals into Georgia
The State Veterinarian's Office works to keep Georgia animals safe by making sure that animals brought into the state are healthy and have all required vaccinations.
Ag Pest Control
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) regulates all companies and operators providing agricultural pest control services within the State of Georgia. We make sure that consumers get safe,...