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
Commissioner Tyler J Harper & Agriculture Leaders Address Challenges Facing Farmers
Georgia leaders say the state’s farmers are continuing to adapt to challenges from changing markets to recovering from last year’s Hurricane Helene. On Tuesday at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, Governor Brian Kemp and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper shared how the state is working to support farmers and strengthen one of Georgia largest industries.
Commissioner Tyler J Harper Urges Drivers to Be Safe During Harvest Season
Georgia officials say distracted driving causes many farm-related crashes and are reminding drivers to stay patient, alert and cautious during harvest season.
Commissioner Tyler J Harper announces the Return of the Georgia Grown Bowl
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper is proud to announce the return of the Georgia Grown Bowl, taking place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at the Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro.
Georgia Serves as the Spotlight State For the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced that Georgia has been selected as the Spotlight State for the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo, taking place today through October 16th in Moultrie, Georgia. As the nation’s top producer of peanuts, broilers, and pecans, Georgia plays a critical role in American agriculture, and this year, the Georgia Department of Agriculture will use the Spotlight State recognition to highlight the more than 67,000 producers who make agriculture the state’s No. 1 industry.