GDA In The News | October 2025

The Georgia Department of Agriculture is the only state agency that impacts every Georgian, every day – from the grocery store to the gas pump and everywhere in between. Stay up to date with the latest news clips and updates on the important work the Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the Georgia Grown Program do to support Georgia farm families and our state’s #1 industry, protect Georgia’s food supply, and serving all 11 million Georgians.

Recent News Stories

 

Georgia Farmers to Receive More Than Half a Billion Dollars in Federal Aid Following Hurricane Helene

The State of Georgia and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced they will provide more than $500 million to Georgia farmers who were affected by Hurricane Helene.

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GDA’s Quick Response Contains Bird Flu Outbreak

Georgia agriculture officials confirmed a case of bird flu in a backyard flock in Henry County, marking the state’s second such detection this year.

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Commissioner Tyler J Harper Declares September as Georgia Grown Apple Month and Unveils Apple Orchards Map

Apple picking season is officially here. The Georgia Department of Agriculture says there’s no reason to wait until October. Orchards across north Georgia are already bursting with fresh apples ready to be picked.

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Commissioner Tyler J Harper announces Nearly $1 Million Georgia Farm to Food Bank Program

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced that more than $800,000 will go towards this year’s Georgia Farm to Food Bank Program.

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Georgia Grown to Honor Georgia Veterans Who Are Actively Engaged in Agriculture

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced a new initiative celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Leading up to the celebration, Georgia Grown is set to honor the over 7,000 members of Georgia’s agriculture industry who have served in the United States Military by asking veteran farmers to share their stories.

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The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is the voice of the state's agriculture community. The department's mission is to provide excellence in services and regulatory functions, to protect and promote agriculture and consumer interests, and to ensure an abundance of safe food and fiber for Georgia, America, and the world by using state-of-the-art technology and a professional workforce.

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