We are aware of the water main break in downtown Atlanta impacted many local businesses regulated by the Department, and our Food Safety team is in the process of reaching out to those impacted.

This week's Mental Health Hero is Connie Baptiste - a 4th generation farmer, owner of Hunter Family Farm, and GA Veterans Service 2023 Woman Veteran of the Year!

Learn more about Connie & her passion for supporting farmers and veterans in need.⬇️ agr.georgia.gov/news/mental-he…

Thank you to Georgia Department of Agriculture and the 6 GeorgiaGrown companies that participated in A Taste of the States at the National Restaurant Association Show!

Georgia's agricultural landscape is impressive. With over 4 million acres of cropland, our state's farms play a vital role in feeding the state & nation. #Georgia #Agriculture #Farming #Crops #Land

We had a great time talking agriculture with students taking part in Plantlanta University at Gideons Elementary in Atlanta earlier this month!

From sunup to sundown, your dedication sustains us all. #Georgia #Farming #Agriculture #Agriculture #FarmLife

🇺🇸This Memorial Day, the Georgia Department of Agriculture pays tribute to our fallen heroes. Their courage and selflessness will never be forgotten. #MemorialDay

What’s your favorite thing that is #GeorgiaGrown ? GeorgiaGrown Georgia Department of Agriculture
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May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth ! Looking out for our farmers' wellbeing is crucial. UGA Extension offers a comprehensive booklet covering everything from understanding farmer stress to practical tips for managing it. ⬇️
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Let's support our local farmers and businesses by choosing Georgia Grown whenever possible. #Georgia #Agriculture #Georgia Grown #BuyLocal #shoplocal

Let's recognize the commitment of our hard-working farmers who dedicate their time to caring for communities near and far. #Georgia #Agriculture #GDA150 #Georgia Grown #Agribusiness #SupportAG

Throwing it back to 2002 with this gem! 🌟Check out 'GDA Working for You!' and see how we've been protecting and serving Georgians for years. #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #Georgia #Agriculture #Georgia Grown #AgHistory #GDA150

Congratulations to #GeorgiaGrown member Clipper Petroleum on recently celebrating 50 years as a family owned & operated business! ⬇️
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Looking for a fulfilling career in #agriculture ? The Meat Inspection program is looking for Meat Inspectors 1 or 2 assigned to Barrow & Morgan County. This position will close once a candidate is found, so apply now!⬇️
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Ensuring trust, one gallon at a time! Our Fuel & Measures Division works tirelessly to safeguard consumers. From double-checking fuel quality to verifying weights, we're on the job. Did you know? We even inspect the Powerball scales! #Georgia #Agriculture #FuelandMeasures #GDA150

Welcome aboard, 2024 Summer Interns! Excited to have you join the @gadeptag team. Get ready to dive into hands-on experiences, learn from seasoned professionals, and contribute to our state’s #1 industry! #summerinterns #internship2024 #GDA150 #GeorgiaGrown

Georgia's sweet corn is the cream of the crop! 🌽 With a Farm Gate Value of $187,848,254 in 2022, it's no wonder it ranks #1 among veggies. In 2023, 3,888,000 CWT were harvested, with a value of $169,347,000.

Excited to see our friends at Shuman Farms partner with chefs and restaurants around the state to get fresh Vidalia Onions on the plates of Georgia consumers! fox5atlanta.com/news/vidalia-o…

🚨 Job Alert 🚨
Our team in Savannah is looking for PT Yellow-Legged Hornet Trappers for seasonal work. Help with eradication efforts and earn $15-17/hr. Residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, or McIntosh Counties, apply now ⬇️
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📆 REMINDER | Wednesday, May 22nd, Georgia’s leading agriculture & natural resource organizations are hosting a FREE workshop by top experts tailored for farmers & landowners. Registration is required ➡️ gacd.us/events