The Missouri Director of Agriculture is a state executive position in the Missouri state government.
The director serves as head of the Department of Agriculture, which was established in 1933. The department sets agriculture policy, assists farmers, and regulates the industry.
The mission statement of the department is "To serve, promote, and protect the agricultural producers, processors, and consumers of Missouri’s food, fuel, and fiber products."[1]
Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Chris Chinn, who was appointed by Gov. Eric Greitens in December 2016.[2][3] Chinn succeeded Richard Fordyce, who in turn followed Harry Bozoian. Bozoian was appointed director in October 2013 to replace Jon Hagler, who had been fired from the position.[4]
Authority
The state Constitution addresses the office of director of agriculture in Article IV, the Executive Department.[5]
Under Article IV, Section 35:
|
|
|
The department of agriculture shall be in charge of a director appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate...
|
Qualifications
Note: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches the constitutional or statutory text that establishes the requirements necessary to qualify for a state executive office. That information for the Missouri Director of Agriculture has not yet been added. After extensive research, we were unable to identify any relevant information on state official websites. If you have any additional information about this office for inclusion on this section and/or page, please email us.
Appointments
Missouri state government organizational chart
Per Article IV, section 35 of the Missouri Constitution, the director of agriculture is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the state Senate.[5]
Vacancies
Note: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches the constitutional or statutory text that details the process of filling vacancies for a state executive office. That information for the Missouri Director of Agriculture has not yet been added. After extensive research, we were unable to identify any relevant information on state official websites. If you have any additional information about this office for inclusion on this section and/or page, please email us.
Duties
The Missouri Department of Agriculture sets agriculture policy and provides assistance to farmers throughout the state. Its duties include consumer protection, public health roles, environmental advocacy, agricultural marketing, public information and awareness, and promoting new technology and new uses for Missouri’s agricultural goods.[6]
Divisions
As of February 2021, the Department of Agriculture was composed of the following divisions:[6]
- Office of the Director
- Agriculture Business Development
- Animal Health
- Grain Inspection & Warehousing
- Plant Industries
- Weights, Measures and Consumer Protection
State budget
- See also: Missouri state budget and finances
The Department of Agriculture's budget for 2024 was $122,551,559.[7]
Compensation
Article IV, Section 21 of the state Constitution addresses compensation of executive officials:[5]
Under Article IV, Section 21:
|
|
|
The officers named in this article shall receive for their services salaries fixed by law, which shall not be increased or diminished during their terms.
|
2022
In 2022, the officer's salary was $138,970, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2021
In 2021, the commissioner received a salary of $129,142, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2020
In 2020, the commissioner received a salary of $129,142, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2019
In 2019, the commissioner received a salary of $125,381, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2018
In 2018, the commissioner received a salary of $124,139, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2017
In 2017, the commissioner received a salary of $124,139, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2016
In 2016, the commissioner received a salary of $121,705, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2015
In 2015, the commissioner’s salary was increased to $121,705, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2014
In 2014, the director's salary was an estimated $120,500, according to the Council of State Governments.[16]
2013
In 2013, the director's salary remained at $120,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[17]
2010
In 2010, the director's salary was an estimated $120,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[18]
Historical officeholders
Note: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches state official websites for chronological lists of historical officeholders; information for the Missouri Director of Agriculture has not yet been added because the information was unavailable on the relevant state official websites, or we are currently in the process of formatting the list for this office. If you have any additional information about this office for inclusion on this section and/or page, please email us.
Recent news
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for the terms Missouri Director of Agriculture. These results are automatically generated from Google. Ballotpedia does not curate or endorse these articles.
Contact information
Missouri Department of Agriculture
PO Box 630
1616 Missouri Boulevard
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: 573-751-4211
Email: aginfo@mda.mo.gov
See also
External links
- ↑ Missouri Department of Agriculture, "About the Missouri Department of Agriculture," accessed February 2, 2021
- ↑ Missouri Department of Agriculture, "Director of Agriculture," accessed February 2, 2021
- ↑ St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "Eric Greitens Names New Director of Missouri's Department of Agriculture," December 27, 2016
- ↑ St. Louis Post Dispatch, "Former Missouri agriculture chief faces scrutiny," November 17, 2013
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Missouri Secretary of State, "Missouri Constitution," accessed February 2, 2021
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Missouri Department of Agriculture, "About the Missouri Department of Agriculture," accessed February 2, 2021
- ↑ Missouri Office of Administration, "Fiscal year 2024 Totals by Department," accessed December 6, 2023
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 22, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed February 2, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed February 2, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed February 2, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed February 2, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed February 2, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed February 2, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed February 2, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed February 2, 2021
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," accessed February 2, 2021
| Ballotpedia |
|---|
| | About | | | | | | | Editorial Content | |
|
