Katherine E. Juhan-Arnold
A Georgia native with deep roots in agriculture, food systems, and community development.
Katherine E. Juhan-Arnold grew up in Georgia, where agriculture wasn't something you studied in a textbook — it was the landscape around you, the people you knew, and the rhythm of the seasons. Her family's roots in the state run deep, and her understanding of Georgia agriculture comes from lived experience, not political ambition.
In 2014, Katherine founded Baby Katie's Pharm & Kitchen, a nonprofit focused on connecting farmers with markets and families with fresh, locally-grown food. Over the years, that work gave her a ground-level view of how Georgia's food systems actually function — and where they fall short. She saw how hard it is for small producers to access markets, how complicated it is to navigate regulatory systems, and how many Georgia families still struggle to access fresh, affordable food.
She also learned how much the Georgia Department of Agriculture matters. Most people don't think about it unless something goes wrong — a contaminated product, a fuel pump that cheats customers, or a disease outbreak that threatens livestock. But the department's work touches every Georgian, every day. It oversees gas pumps and grocery scales. It inspects pesticides and protects animal health. It promotes Georgia products and enforces market fairness. And when it works well, nobody notices. When it doesn't, everyone feels it.
Katherine understands that agriculture isn't just about farmers — it's about families. It's about making sure food is safe, markets are fair, and rural communities have the support they need to thrive. It's about protecting consumers while also supporting the producers who feed them. And it's about recognizing that the Commissioner of Agriculture has a responsibility that goes far beyond ribbon cuttings and press releases.
She's running because she knows how the department works, what it's supposed to do, and how it can serve Georgia better. Not because she thinks everything is broken. Not because she's trying to reinvent the system. But because she believes Georgians deserve a Commissioner who understands the practical, everyday work of protecting families and supporting farmers — and who's ready to serve with care and competence.
Understanding the Department
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is responsible for consumer protection, animal health, market development, and regulatory oversight. Katherine understands how these responsibilities affect farmers, families, and communities statewide.
Protecting Consumers
Ensuring gas pumps are accurate, grocery scales are fair, and food safety standards are maintained. These everyday protections matter to every Georgia family.
Supporting Producers
Helping farmers access markets, navigate regulations, and respond to challenges like disease outbreaks and natural disasters. Support that's practical, not performative.
Strengthening Food Access
Working to connect Georgia-grown food with Georgia families through farm-to-school programs, regional food hubs, and institutional procurement.
Maintaining Oversight
Upholding regulatory standards, coordinating animal health responses, and ensuring market integrity across Georgia's $78 billion agricultural economy.
Where I Stand
Read where Katherine stands.
Her positions are grounded in how this office actually affects farmers and families.
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Georgia agriculture built this state.
Our farmers face new pressures and global competition.
With modern leadership, strategic investment, and strong markets at every level, Georgia can lead the nation in agricultural innovation, export growth, and rural prosperity.
Georgia agriculture powers our economy, our communities, and our global reach. As Commissioner, Katherine E. Juhan-Arnold will serve with care and competence — strengthening markets, supporting producers, protecting consumers, and preparing Georgia's agricultural economy for the future.