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…
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),…
Georgians warned to disguard contaminated kerosene
ATLANTA - Georgia consumers are being warned about kerosene that could possibly be contaminated and should not be used. Release: Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is warning consumers who purchased kerosene on or after Nov.…
Consumer advisory for The Chai Box product
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Agriculture is issuing a warning to consumers to discard Chai Concentrate from The Chai Box. Release: The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is issuing a consumer advisory for Chai…
Avian Influenza found in GA backyard flock
ATLANTA - A Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in a backyark after a report of sick birds. Release: The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal & Plant…