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…
GDA provides steps for Georgians to protect pets,…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Agriculture is encouraging Georgians with steps to protect pets and livestock during heat wave. Release: Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper is encouraging Georgians to take steps to protect…
Lowndes Animal Shelter awarded $3k grant
LOWNDES CO - The Lowndes County Animal Shelter recently received a $3,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Agriculture's Dog and Cat Sterilization Program. Release: The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners is thrilled to announce…
Official pack date for Vidalia onions announced by…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Agriculture Commissioner and Vidalia Onion Committee announces the official pack date for Vidalia onions. Release: The start of Vidalia onion season is almost here, with the official pack date announced by…
Georgia Grown Executive Chefs named at reception
ATLANTA - Six new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs were announce at the 2024 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception. Release: Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) President + CEO Stephanie Fischer announced six new Georgia Grown Executive…
GDA launches grant program to fortify food supply…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Agriculture launches a $7.1 million grant program to fortify the state's food supply chain. Release: Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has a…
Georgia Department of Agriculture working for expanded disaster…
LOWNDES CO. - While Lowndes, Cook and Glynn counties have already been approved, the GDA are pushing for expanded disaster declarations for all impacted counties. Release: In response to Governor Brian P. Kemp’s request, President…
GDA appoints Lowndes, other counties to Agriculture Commodity…
LOWNDES CO. - The GDA appoints Landon Herring of Lowndes County along with others to the Agriculture Commodity Commissions. Release: Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced appointments to thirteen of Georgia's Agriculture Commodity Commissions. The…
GA agriculture community promotes mental health care
ATLANTA - In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the GDA, DPH, and DBHDD are partnering to promote mental health resources. Release: May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA),…