VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Atlanta > State Announces Pet Food Recall
ATLANTA -- Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of certain Ainsworth pet food products, sold in Georgia, for potential health risk to cats. Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) inspectors…
Atlanta > State on Lookout for Credit Card…
ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Agriculture is partnering with industry to inspect for credit card skimmers. With the official kickoff to the summer travel season upon us, Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black is…
Georgia > Black: Agribusiness $72.5 billion to Georgia…
MARIETTA -- Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black spoke to the Marietta Business Association on Monday, boasting of the state agricultural industry’s economic and social impact, including the department’s partnership with local schools. Black also…
Georgia > Pecan Recall Alert
ATLANTA – Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of certain pecan products for potential health risk. The products were distributed only in the State of Georgia, directly to consumers at…
Possible Ag Regulations Considered
Lee Henderson, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA: ATLANTA -- As the nation’s fourth-biggest producer of fresh fruits and vegetables, Georgia opinions could carry some weight as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers regulations stemming from the…
Third issue of Georgia Grown Magazine Available
MOULTRIE -– Commissioner Gary W. Black announced today that the Georgia Department of Agriculture unveiled the third issue of the Georgia Grown magazine at the 37th Annual Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition. The 127-page magazine is a…
GA Ag Commissioner ‘Frustrated’ Over Lack Of Farm…
It looks the partisan politics in Washingt0n has one less fan in Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black. While Republicans and Democrats spar over food stamp and SNAP cuts in the bill, Black says one of…