New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1913[1] |
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| Jurisdiction | New Hampshire |
| Headquarters | 25 Capitol Street Concord, New Hampshire |
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| Website | agriculture |
The New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food is a state agency of the U.S. state of New Hampshire, headquartered in Concord. The department's mission is "to support and promote agriculture and serve consumers and business for the benefit of the public health, environment and economy."[3]
Organization
The department is organized into six divisions:[4]
- Division of Agricultural Development
- Division of Animal Industry
- Division of Pesticide Control
- Division of Plant Industry
- Division of Regulatory Services
- Division of Weights and Measures
Administratively attached to the department are the New Hampshire Agriculture in the Classroom program and the State Conservation Committee.[4]
Commissioners
The department has had seven commissioners since it was formed in 1913:[2][1]
- Andrew L. Felker of Meredith (1913–1953)
- Perley I. Fitts of Durham (1953–1962)
- Frank T. Buckley of Derry (1962–1972)
- Howard C. Townsend of Lebanon (1972–1982)
- Stephen H. Taylor of Plainfield (1982–2007)
- Lorraine S. Merrill of Stratham (2007–2017)
- Shawn N. Jasper of Hudson (2017–present)
References
- ^ a b "Brief History of New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food" (PDF). NH.gov. New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ a b "About the Commissioner". NH.gov. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ "Welcome | NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food". NH.gov. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ a b "Divisions and Committees". NH.gov. New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
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