The Georgia Department of Agriculture was established in 1874. We are the oldest state department of agriculture in the United States. Tyler J Harper is the current Commissioner.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture helps farmers, consumers, and businesses. We regulate animals, food, fuel, plants, soil, and pesticides produced or sold within the State of Georgia.
March 13, 2026
Georgia has regained its Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)-free status following recent detections in Hart and Walker counties. Officials emphasize ongoing vigilance despite resuming international trade for poultry products.
Read more →March 10, 2026
Nine chefs have been named as part of the 2026 Georgia Grown Executive Chef class by Commissioner Tyler J Harper and Stephanie Fischer. The program connects chefs with local farmers to promote homegrown ingredients across restaurants statewide.
Read more →March 4, 2026
Stuckey’s Corporation, based in Wrens, Georgia, has issued a voluntary recall of certain pecan log roll products after discovering a labeling error.
Read more →March 2, 2026
Georgia farmers, ranchers, and foresters affected by Hurricane Helene will be able to apply for financial assistance starting March 16, 2026.
Read more →February 27, 2026
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has released the 2026 schedule for its Using Pesticides Wisely (UPW) training program, which is held in partnership with UGA Extension.
Read more →February 20, 2026
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper has announced the opening of the first application round for the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund.
Read more →February 17, 2026
The Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation, a branch of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, has awarded Emanuel Medical Center (EMC) in Swainsboro a grant of $110,038.
Read more →February 13, 2026
Seafood industry professionals in Georgia will gather at the Georgia Seafood Summit on February 24 in Metter to discuss new developments in food labeling, safety standards, and consumer preferences.
Read more →February 13, 2026
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper has issued a warning to consumers regarding kerosene purchased on or after February 10, 2026, from Drew’s Self Service Station at 330 N. Broad Street in Cairo, Georgia.
Read more →February 2, 2026
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Law Enforcement Division has filed 10 criminal charges, including four felonies, against Ashley Wilson of Pike County after investigating an alleged case of severe horse neglect in Concord, Georgia.
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