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.[1] It also works to promote and protect agriculture.[2]
List of commissioners[]
This is a list of Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture.
- 1954-1969 Phil Campbell
- 1969-2011 Tommy Irvin
- 2011-present Gary Black
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "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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