Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper

Check out our new @GeorgiaGrown ad featuring @GovKemp and @GAFirstLady! We know Georgia's farmers grow the best products in the world - so go ahead, take the Georgia Grown Challenge and taste the difference for yourself! #gapol

This week’s #FarmeroftheWeek spotlight is on Bart Davis of @DavisFamilyAg! Bart and his family raise cotton, corn, peanuts, wheat, and cattle in Southwest Georgia, running a farm built on innovation and cost-effective practices. Bart started farming at just 18, taking over the operation his late parents began. Through hard work and dedication, he turned challenges into a thriving family farm. Learn more about his family operation at davisfamilyag.com

Mark your calendars! 📅 On April 9, join @AgCommHarperGA and our team in Albany, GA, for the grand opening of the Georgia Grown Albany Resource Center! This new center will serve as a regional hub for Georgia’s agricultural community, providing tools and services to increase visibility, expand market access, and grow sales. Don’t miss this exciting celebration!

We are deeply grateful to President @realDonaldTrump & USDA @SecRollins continued commitment to supporting American Agriculture. #gapol

In the first 24 hours since our Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program opened, more than 850 Georgia farmers have began their applications - including 133 that have been fully completed! We’re encouraging producers to start on their applications early to ensure they’re completed on time. If you have questions, visit farmrecovery.com or contact us for assistance.

We are thrilled to announce that Georgia’s world famous Vidalia Onions will be headed to store shelves across our state and around the globe very soon! The official Vidalia Onion Pack Date is April 13th, 2026, and we are looking forward to another fantastic crop this year. More Details: bit.ly/4bhFl5q

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of North and NW GA to account for snow. A Wind Advisory is in effect for most of North and Central GA through 2 a.m. Tuesday.  Stay tuned to trusted news outlets for updates. Visit gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare/r… to prepare.

Another great week of working to protect Georgia farmers, Georgia farmland, and Georgia families in the books!

Applications for the Georgia Hurricane Helene Block Grant open March 16, 2026. We are encouraging eligible farmers to begin gathering required paperwork now to ensure you get your application in a timely manner.

We are monitoring the severe weather that impacted parts of Central and South Georgia this morning. My full statement ⬇️

Applications are now open for the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund. 
 
With our state projected to lose nearly 800,000 acres of farmland by 2040, it’scritical we take action to preserve our state’s #1 industry, and I encourage all interested farmers to apply. Learn more: bit.ly/GAHBG

Congratulations to our 2026 class of Georgia Grown Executive Chefs! These 9 chefs were chosen for their outstanding culinary abilities as well as their commitment to sourcing locally grown goods directly from Georgia farmers. We’re grateful to our partners at the @GRAToday for making this possible.

Georgia’s Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program is covering more farmers, commodities, and loss types than any other state in the nation. Impacted farmers, producers, and timberland owners can learn more and apply starting 3/16/26 at: bit.ly/GAHBG

While traveling the 12th District in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, I saw firsthand the devastation and catastrophic crop losses that our farm families endured. Farmers, foresters, growers, and producers in ALL GA-12 counties are now eligible for loss repayment from the Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program. Thank you to @SecRollins and @AgCommHarperGA for helping deliver this funding to rural Georgia! agr.georgia.gov/hurricane-hele…

It was an honor to welcome @SecRollins and @SBA_Kelly back to Georgia today with @GovKemp, @GAFirstLady, Speaker @JonBurnsGa, and members of the General Assembly to highlight Georgia’s $531,000,000 Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program which will help producers bounce back from the devastation of Helene.

Glad to welcome U.S. Agriculture Secretary @SecRollins, alongside Georgia Agriculture Commissioner @AgCommHarperGA, to the Senate today as they announced hurricane relief grants for Georgia’s farmers. Grateful for their leadership and all they’re doing to support our agricultural community. We will continue supporting and prioritizing Georgia’s farmers. #gapol

Glad to have @SecRollins in Georgia today to highlight the importance of the Peach State’s No. 1 industry alongside @AgCommHarperGA, @JonBurnsGA, and our legislative leaders. We’re grateful for her work on Hurricane Helene Block Grant assistance and look forward to continuing to work together to support Georgia’s farming families!

🚨 HUGE Relief for Georgia Farmers, Foresters, and Agricultural Producers!   Today @SecRollins announced at the Georgia State Legislature that USDA has awarded Georgia a $531 Million Hurricane Helene Block Grant — administered by the @GADeptAg and @AgCommHarperGA. Applications open March 16 and close April 27, 2026.   Apply now at farmrecovery.com for timber, poultry, cattle, peaches, pecans & more!

It was an honor to welcome @SecRollins and @SBA_Kelly back to Georgia today with @GovKemp, @GAFirstLady, Speaker @JonBurnsGa, and members of the General Assembly to highlight Georgia’s $531,000,000 Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program which will help producers bounce back from the devastation of Helene.

Today in Atlanta, we met with leaders from both the Georgia State House and the State Senate, held a producer roundtable, and stood with @GovKemp, @AgCommHarperGA, @SBA_Kelly, and dozens of GA Legislators to announce a $531 million block grant to support Georgia's farmers, ranchers, and foresters as they recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Georgia agriculture is resilient and vital to feeding our nation — and @USDA is honored to stand firmly with the hardworking men and women who keep America strong. 🇺🇸🌾🍑