Georgia Department of Agriculture

#AgHistory |🗞️🚜

In 1918, the Coastal Plain Experiment Station was authorized. This created a hub for agricultural research in South Georgia, focusing on the specific needs and challenges for farmers in the area.

Today, the station conducts applied research in regional crops, animal science, biotechnology, and pest management. It also serves as a living library through the Coastal Plain Research Arboretum, promoting native plant conservation and environmental education.

To all our veterans: We see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you.

Your service matters. Your sacrifice matters. And you will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

Georgia proudly leads the nation in peanut production, and it’s no coincidence! Our warm climate, sandy soils, and dedicated farmers make the Peach State the perfect place to grow this Southern favorite.

From planting to harvest, Georgia’s hardworking peanut farmers play an important role in keeping our state’s No. 1 industry thriving. Join us in celebrating the farmers who help make Georgia the peanut capital of the nation!

🎥 Georgia Hornet Files, Episode 3: Go on-site with the Plant Protection team and learn about YLH nest-building behavior.

Yellow-Legged Hornets actively work to build secondary nests from August to October. Now, entering cooler months, the nests will be at their final size as the hornets begin to reproduce.

Be on the lookout for large secondary nests like the one shown here, both high in trees or other structures and lower to the ground.

If you spot a suspected Yellow-Legged Hornet nest, report it immediately using this form: bit.ly/YLHReport

Your report can help our team respond quickly, protecting Georgia’s agriculture and pollinators.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture team attended the 7th Annual Georgia Food Industry Summit yesterday!

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with food safety professionals from industry, government, and academia to share knowledge, discuss emerging food safety challenges, hear regulatory updates, and strengthen partnerships across Georgia’s food industry. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's summit a success!