The Official Portal for the State of Georgia

Kids' Page

Welcome to the Georgia Department of Agriculture!  

This is a great place to look for information about all the different kinds of agriculture growing in Georgia.

Also, some of these links will provide information about how the Georgia Department of serves and protects you, your family and the food you eat. 

 

 

Agriculture Day Draws nearly 400 to Capitol Hill


Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin played host to 370 students, parents and friends of agriculture Wednesday at a breakfast at the department and an awards program at the capitol.

Commissioner Irvin along with Gov. Sonny Perdue and Miss Teen Georgia Cotton, Gina Stanfield, presented medals, certificates and cash awards to essay and photo contest winners highlighting “Agriculture - Keeping America Moving.”

One art winner of this year's Agriculture Day will be featured on the Ag Brochure!



Here are some helpful websites to learn more about agriculture:

 

The links below are informative and fun -- the perfect place to begin a school project or find a yummy recipe featuring Georgia-grown foods!

History of the Georgia Department of Agriculture

Georgia Agricultural Facts and Firsts

   Fun Facts About Georgia Farming

   A Look at Georgia Agriculture

   Georgia State Flags

   Georgia State Symbols

USDA for Kids

Get your 5-a-Day the Color Way!

USDA’s Agriculture in the Classroom

Historical U.S. Agriculture Photos

US Agricultural Videos

Kids’ Science Page: National Agriculture Library

Virtual Plant Cell


Students, educators and parents are welcome to contact us for more specific information concerning our plant and animal industry.  Our consumer protection services, fuel and measures division, and our marketing department are available to provide detailed information on how we are working to make Georgia agriculture products the best in the world. 

 

Tommy Irvin, Commissioner

tirvin@agr.state.ga.us

Georgia Department of Agriculture

19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., S.W.

Atlanta, Georgia  30334

Telephone: (404) 656-3645

Toll Free: (800) 282-5852