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40 bills for “Agriculture”.
Bridges, David Curtis, PhD; induction into the Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends David Curtis Bridges, PhD, for his career in agricultural education and rural advocacy following his induction into the Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame.
Georgia Chapter of the National Women in Agriculture Association; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution commends the Georgia Chapter of the National Women in Agriculture Association for its ninth annual GWIAA Day at the state capitol.
Georgia Development Authority; rename as the Georgia Agricultural Development Authority
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill renames the Georgia Development Authority as the Georgia Agricultural Development Authority and updates the name throughout state law wherever the old title appears.
Evans, Ralph; induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Ralph Evans of R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer for his induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Green-Ogletree; Chef Chelsia; outstanding achievements in the culinary arts, entrepreneurial leadership, and commitment to promoting Georgia agriculture and community wellness; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Chef Chelsia Green-Ogletree of Forsyth for her culinary career, entrepreneurship, and work supporting Georgia agriculture and youth nutrition.
Agriculture; soil amendments; provide for additional prohibited acts
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate substitute to House Bill 1182 would add two new banned practices for soil amendments made from industrial by-products: storing them too close to a neighbor's property and loading or unloading them on public roads.
Agriculture, Department of; food deserts; require annual reporting
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would require the Department of Agriculture to publish an annual report identifying food deserts across the state and recommending ways to shrink them.
Olusola, Tonya Armstrong; outstanding leadership in agriculture, community empowerment, and service to underserved communities; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Tonya Armstrong Olusola for her leadership in agriculture, community empowerment, and service to underserved communities through SugaFoot Farms and PHP2Thrive.
Agriculture; clarify that a manufacturer cannot be held liable for failing to warn consumers of health risks above those required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would say that pesticide labels approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency count as a sufficient warning, shielding manufacturers from state lawsuits claiming they should have warned of more health risks.
Agriculture, Department of; regulation and licensing of tree care operators; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would require anyone who prunes, removes, or otherwise cares for trees for pay to get a license from the Georgia Department of Agriculture, with fees, safety rules, and penalties for operating unlicensed.
Agriculture; prohibiting acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities; provide for a definition
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 358 adds a legal definition of "military installation" to Georgia's existing law that bars certain foreign persons and entities from acquiring interests in land near sensitive sites.
Aviation; prohibit launch or intentional landing of unmanned aircraft systems from or on agricultural land
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would make it illegal to fly a drone over farmland in ways that disrupt farm work, spray chemicals without permission, or harass livestock, with violations punished as a misdemeanor.
House Study Committee on School Nutrition, Student Food Security, Georgia Agriculture, and Student Success; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would create a study committee to examine student food insecurity, school meal access, and farm-to-school partnerships between Georgia agriculture and public schools.
Loftlin, Cassandra; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Cassandra Loftlin for her leadership in agriculture, environmental justice, and community food access work in Savannah and beyond.
Agriculture; prohibit certain foreign persons and entities from acquiring a possessory interest in land located near critical infrastructure without prior approval by the Attorney General
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would expand the state's ban on foreign land acquisitions near military sites to also cover land near critical infrastructure like power plants and water systems, requiring Attorney General approval for such deals.
Standard, Labeling, and Adulteration of Food; eggs; repeal provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would repeal the state's existing laws regulating eggs, removing a set of rules from the Official Code of Georgia Annotated without replacing them.
Union County; Sorghum Capital of Georgia; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes Union County as the Sorghum Capital of Georgia, honoring its long history of sorghum syrup production and its annual sorghum festival.
Georgia Green Industry Association; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Georgia Green Industry Association, a statewide horticulture trade group, for its work supporting Georgia's landscape and nursery businesses.
Georgia Green Industry Association; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Georgia Green Industry Association, a statewide horticulture trade group, and welcomes its members to the state capitol for a February 2025 advocacy day.
Kinsaul, Rachel; congratulate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution formally congratulates Rachel Kinsaul, an agricultural science teacher at Morgan County High School, for winning a 2025 Milken Educator Award.
Georgia Alpha Gamma Rho Day; recognize March 18, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution designates March 18, 2026, as Georgia Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the state capitol, honoring the University of Georgia chapter of the agricultural fraternity.
Georgia Young Farmer Teacher Program; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution commends the Georgia Young Farmer Teacher Program for its work providing agricultural education to farmers and students across the state.
Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 11, 2025
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution recognizes February 11, 2025 as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol, honoring the farm advocacy organization's history and membership.
Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; 02/10/26; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 10, 2026, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol, honoring the farm advocacy organization's history and membership.
Termed and perpetual conservation easements; important tools for promoting conservation practices; express support
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would formally express the House's support for termed and perpetual conservation easements as tools to encourage voluntary land conservation on private property.
Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 10, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution recognizes February 10, 2026 as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol, honoring the organization's long history of serving Georgia farmers.
Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; 02/11/25; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 11, 2025, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol, honoring the organization's long history of serving the state's farmers.
Marchant, Kaitlyn Butler; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Kaitlyn Butler Marchant, who became the state's first female State FFA Advisor in 2025, for her public service and leadership.
Georgia peanut industry; Georgia Peanut Month at the State Capitol; March 2026; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would recognize March 2026 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol, commending the state's peanut industry for its economic contributions.
Turner, Howard "Sonny"; induction into the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' Hall of Fame; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution congratulates Howard "Sonny" Turner of Walton County on his induction into the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' Hall of Fame.
Brown-Reeves; Dr. Chanikki; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Dr. Chanikki Brown-Reeves, a Clayton County Public Schools instructional coach, for her leadership in STEM and agricultural education.
Williams-Roberts, Dr. Darlene; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts of Crawford County for her work in vineyard entrepreneurship and civic leadership.
Mary Persons FFA Forestry Team; congratulate and commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally congratulates the Mary Persons FFA forestry team for winning the 2025 National FFA Forestry Career Development Event.
Georgia Peanut Month; recognizing March 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution recognizes March 2026 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol, honoring the state's peanut industry and its role in Georgia's economy.
Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant; 2024 Georgia Peach Queens; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and congratulates the five young women crowned as the 2024 Georgia Peach Queens.
FFA Day; recognize February 18, 2025
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 18, 2025 as FFA Day at the state capitol, commending the Georgia FFA Association for its work in agricultural education.
FFA Day; recognize February 24, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution would formally recognize February 24, 2026, as FFA Day at the Georgia state capitol, commending the Georgia FFA Association for its work in agricultural education.
FFA Day; recognize February 24, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution commends the Georgia FFA Association and designates February 24, 2026, as FFA Day at the state capitol, honoring the organization's role in agricultural education.
Georgia peanut industry; Georgia Peanut Day at the state capitol; March 4, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes March 4, 2025, as Georgia Peanut Day at the state capitol and commends the state's peanut industry for its economic contributions.
Muhammad, Patrick; life, work, and contributions; honor
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Patrick Muhammad, an Atlanta-area farmer and school principal, for his work in agricultural education and homesteading.