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Office of the Commissioner
Tommy Irvin is the longest serving statewide official in Georgia as well as in the United States. Since 1969, he has served as Georgia’s Agriculture Commissioner. He was elected to his 10th four-year term this past November 2006.
Welcome to the Georgia Department of Agriculture
The Georgia Department of Agriculture administers a variety of programs which all have a primary goal - to maintain the state's viable farm industry and protect the consuming public.Agricultural Statistics
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Georgia Field Office conducts surveys and the Census of Agriculture with reports published covering virtually every aspect of agriculture.
News & Events
| 07/01/2009 | Meal kits recalled for possible Salmonella |
| 06/29/2009 | Some milk products recalled for Salmonella |
| 06/26/2009 | The cat tag is out of the bag, feline friend license plate is now available |
Three Plates, One Purpose
Dog & Cat Sterilization Program
Dog and cat over- population is a tragic problem in all areas of Georgia. Each year thousands of healthy, friendly dogs and cats are euthanized in Georgia’s animal shelters because people have allowed them to stray and breed.
Don't be without your Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin
Start or renew your subscription to the Georgia Department of Agriculture's Farmers & Consumers Market Bulletin.
New License Plate Promotes Horse Industry
The new equine specialty license plate, which promotes the horse industry and its educational programs, can be ordered today.
Featured Items
- Specialty Crop Grant Program
- Equine Auction 06/27/09
- Arty's Garden 5/21/09
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Georgia CEM Summary Update
- National Animal Identification System (NAIS)
- Georgia Poultry - Daily Dock Quoted Prices and Historical Data
- Pistachio Recall Information
- Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) FAQs
- Peanut Products Investigation
- American Peanut Council Salmonella Updates
Bring Georgia Home
Pride and integrity run deep in Georgia. Our fruit, vegetable and nut growers strive to bring you the very best in quality, variety, dependability, and value.
Agritourism
Comm. Tommy Irvin, Deputy Comm. Terry Coleman and the Georgia Department of Agriculture are proud to announce the start of an agritourism program in the State of Georgia. Agritourism will provide unique opportunities for tourists to enjoy Georgia's resources as well as provide an impact on Georgia's economy.