Georgia Department of Agriculture
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is the oldest state department of agriculture in the United States of America.[1]
Summary
In 1874, the Georgia Department of Agriculture was established. The department regulates food, fiber, and the agricultural workforce in the state.[2] It also works to promote and protect agriculture.[3]
References
- ↑ "About - Ga Dept of Agriculture". www.agr.georgia.gov. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
- ↑ "About - Ga Dept of Agriculture". www.agr.georgia.gov. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
- ↑ "Georgia Department of Agriculture | Georgia.gov". georgia.gov. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
External links
- Georgia Department of Agriculture
- First Commissioner of Agriculture historical marker
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