Reminder | The deadline to apply for the Georgia Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program is November 2nd! GVELRP provides financial relief, by way of student loan repayment, for veterinarians willing to provide veterinary services for food animals OR shelter medicine in shortage areas around the state. Learn more & apply now: agr.georgia.gov/vet-educatio…

This morning, @AgCommHarperGA was joined by Allen Poole, Director of @gohsgeorgia; Taylor Arnold, Executive Director of the @gapeanuts; and Billy Hancock, @CrispCoSheriff, to spotlight an important message: share the road and help keep our farmers safe! The Yield Behind the Wheel campaign reminds drivers to use extra caution around farm equipment, especially during harvest season. A little patience behind the wheel can make a big difference. Slow down, give farm equipment plenty of space, and help everyone get home safely!

From helping businesses navigate licensing requirements to supporting compliance across Georgia’s agricultural industries, the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Licensing Division plays an important role in keeping Georgia growing!

🎥 Georgia Hornet Files, Episode 2: An insider view of the Plant Protection YLH Nest Closet. As the Plant Protection Team continues Yellow-Legged Hornet removals throughout Georgia, they’ve collected a wide assortment of nests to educate viewers. Explore the variety of nest shapes and sizes and be watchful for any similar-looking structures in your area. YLH secondary nests, like the ones shown here, are often found in trees. 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.

Kayem Foods Inc. has announced a recall of approximately 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to potential temperature abuse during storage. Consumers should not eat affected products and should return them to the place of purchase or throw them away. No illnesses have been confirmed. View affected product labels: bit.ly/484XQYl

Join us for the 7th Annual Georgia Food Industry Summit, bringing together food safety professionals from industry, government, and academia for regulatory updates, expert insights, cutting-edge research, and networking. Day 1 features updates from the Georgia Department of Agriculture, @USDA, and @US_FDA, emerging food safety threats, and the Georgia Grown Networking Reception, hosted by @GeorgiaTech to celebrate their partnership with Georgia Grown. Day 2 is the Georgia Association for Food Protection (GAFP) Fall Meeting, featuring presentations from university researchers and industry leaders, along with opportunities to connect and collaborate across the food safety community. Attend either day or join us for both! Register: eventbrite.com/e/19964676855…

🐮 Thank You to Our Baby Barn partners! We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing partners who helped make this year’s Baby Barn at the Georgia National Fair a success! We are grateful to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, @OgeecheeTech, @FVSU, @ugavetmed, and @berrycollege for sharing their time, talents, and passion for agriculture.

There’s a lot of hard work that goes into bringing the Georgia Grown Baby Barn to life at the Georgia National Fair each year! From the planning and preparation to the early mornings and long days during the fair, Georgia Department of Agriculture employees work tirelessly behind the scenes to create a fun, educational, and memorable experience for fairgoers of all ages. We’re grateful for a team who put their time, energy, and heart into making the Georgia Grown Baby Barn a special part of the Georgia National Fair year after year.

Yesterday, we were honored to welcome @SecRollins to the Georgia National Fair! Secretary Rollins joined @AgCommHarperGA for the Centennial Farms Awards Ceremony, where farm owners were presented with Georgia Centennial Farm Certificates of Honor, signed by @GovKemp, recognizing their lasting contributions to Georgia’s #1 industry. During her visit, Secretary Rollins also stopped by the Georgia Grown Dairy Classroom, where she got a hands-on experience milking a cow! 🐄🥛 We’re proud to celebrate Georgia agriculture, honor the families who keep our farming traditions alive, and share the importance of agriculture with visitors from across the state!

#WorldMentalHealthDay Farming can be tough. The long hours, unpredictable weather, financial pressures, equipment problems, and the weight of keeping everything going can take a toll. Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is admit you’re having a hard time and reach out. You don’t have to carry it all alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988. Help is available 24/7.