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🎥 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!
Each year, @GovKemp recognizes the @GeorgiaDOAS Fleet Team and the dedicated professionals who keep state agencies moving behind the scenes.
This year, our very own Erica Payne was among a select group of State Agency Fleet Administrators invited. Erica was also recognized by Jazzmin Randall, Director of Fleet Management for DOAS, for her extensive knowledge and expertise, sharing that she often refers others to Erica when she doesn't have the answer.
We are proud to see Erica's hard work and dedication representing the Georgia Department of Agriculture! Congratulations, Erica!
Reminder | Today is the deadline to apply for the Georgia Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program!
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…
🎃👻 Halloween fun with a Plant Protection twist!
This spooky season, a Savannahian got creative and decorated their yard with a Halloween display inspired by the work we do to protect Georgia pollinators.
It’s always good to see the community engaging with and supporting our efforts in such creative ways. Thank you for helping us spread awareness — and a little Halloween spirit!
Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and spook-tacular Halloween! 🎃👻 And remember, if you spot a yellow-legged hornet nest like the ones pictured, please email [email protected].
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🧅 Friday Field Trips connect the crops in Georgia fields to the food and products you consume every day.
Vidalia onions were discovered during the Great Depression by Mose Coleman, a Toombs County farmer. Now, 14,000 acres of Vidalia onions are grown in Georgia every year.
Known as “America’s Favorite Onion,” a Vidalia’s sweet taste is popular around the nation. Around five million 40-lb. boxes are shipped from Georgia each season!
Reminder | The deadline to apply for the Georgia Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program is next week (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…
Harvest season is underway, which means more tractors, combines, and other farm equipment on Georgia’s roads.
‼️ Please slow down, stay alert, and give our farmers plenty of room to work and travel safely.
🎃🍬 Keep treats safe this Halloween! The @USDA shares tips to help ensure your goodies are safe to enjoy. Check out these food safety tips before you dig in!
📢 Have questions about the recent Hurricane Helene Block Grant announcement?
Visit agr.georgia.gov/hurricane-he… for more information, or check out the flyer below for details.
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It’s been a great few weeks celebrating Georgia agriculture at the Georgia National Fair and Sunbelt Ag Expo.
From visiting with farm families to highlighting the people, products, and innovation that keep our No. 1 industry strong, I’m proud of all that Georgia agriculture represents.
Watch ⬇️
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A little more of Georgia peanut harvest, one photo at a time! 🥜📸 Check out the latest additions to our harvest photo album from Wilcox, Brooklet, Douglas, Barney, Grady, Crisp and Pulaski counties!
#GAPeanuts #PeanutHarvest #GeorgiaGrown
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Georgia’s beekeepers are on the front lines of our fight against the Yellow-legged Hornet.
With recent detections in South Carolina and North Carolina, I’m encouraging beekeepers across our state to remain vigilant, monitor hives for hawking activity, and report any suspected YLH immediately.
Early detection and rapid response are critical to protecting our honey bees and Georgia agriculture.
Report here: agr.georgia.gov/yellow-legge…
This past weekend, our @GeorgiaGrown team headed to Jekyll Island for the annual Shrimp & Grits Festival! 🍤
It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with local producers, celebrate Georgia’s food scene, and highlight the incredible flavors and products that make our state so special.
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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 @GaDeptAg, FDA, and @USDA, emerging food safety threats, and the Georgia Grown Networking Reception, hosted by @GeorgiaTech to celebrate our partnership.
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…
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On First Responders Day, we honor the brave men and women who put themselves in harm’s way every day to protect our communities.
Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and commitment to keeping Georgians safe.
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The 2026 edition of #GeorgiaGrown Magazine is here! Celebrate the people, places, and products that make Georgia agriculture thrive. Discover the stories and local treasures that showcase the best of our state!
🔗 bit.ly/2026GGMagazine
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Happy #NationalPumpkinDay! 🎃
Thank you to our hardworking Georgia farmers whose dedication brings pumpkins to our farms, markets, and homes, helping make fall traditions possible across our state.
Earlier this month, @AgCommHarperGA proclaimed @mercersom as the official @GeorgiaGrown Medical School! This recognition celebrates Mercer’s commitment to educating future physicians, serving rural communities, and building a stronger, healthier Georgia.
We’re excited about the possibilities this partnership brings to supporting the health and well-being of Georgia’s farmers and the communities they call home!
