Structural Pest Control
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) regulates all companies and operators providing structural pest control services within the State of Georgia. We make sure that consumers get safe,...
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...
Manure Handling / CAFO
The Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) program in Georgia regulates the disposal of manure and wastewater through land application systems from animal feeding operations across the state.
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The Georgia Department of Agriculture was established in 1874 and is the oldest state department of agriculture in the United States. Tyler Harper is the current Commissioner. The Georgia...
Hemp Program
The Georgia Legislature recently passed SB 494, which Governor Kemp subsequently signed into law. This law introduces substantial changes to the hemp industry. The Georgia Department of Agriculture is...
Dealing with Disaster
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.
Commissioner Tyler Harper
Tyler Harper is a 7th generation farmer, small business owner, former State Senator, and the 17th Agriculture Commissioner of the State of Georgia. Tyler lives in Ocilla and is a lifelong resident of...
Commissioner Thomas “Tommy” Irvin, 1969 - 2011
Thomas T. Irvin was born in Lula, Hall County on July 14, 1929. The Irvin family later moved to White County where they were sharecroppers. Irvin and his wife Bernice met while attending the...
Commissioner Phil Campbell, 1955 - 1969
James Philander "Phil" Campbell, Jr. was born April 9, 1917, in Athens, Clarke County. Campbell gained his passion for agriculture and farming from his father who was the first director of the Georgia...