NMDeptAg

New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is a producer-consumer service and regulatory department. The purpose of this site is to share news and information about NMDA. View our social media guidelines: https://brand.nmsu.edu/social-media-guidelines/

NMDA was formally organized in 1955 and has responsibility for over 30 laws legislated over the last half century.  

NMDA's mandate has changed over the years since its was created within the New Mexico Constitution.  Services have expanded in reaction to changes in population, the needs of the agricultural community, and dynamic economic conditions.

NMDA is organized into six divisions:
* Agricultural and Environmental Services
* Agricultural Production Services
* Agricultural Programs and Resources
* Marketing and Development
* Standards and Consumer Services
* Veterinary Diagnostic Services

New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte directs NMDA. Anthony Parra is NMDA's assistant director.

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