Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture

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The Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture is a state executive position in the Minnesota state government. The commissioner serves as head of the Department of Agriculture, which is responsible for food safety, regulation of crops, agricultural assistance, and promotion of state agricultural industries.

Their stated mission is "to enhance Minnesotans' quality of life by ensuring the integrity of our food supply, the health of our environment and the strength of our agricultural economy."

Current officeholder

The current officeholder is Dave Frederickson. He was appointed by Gov. Mark Dayton in January 2011.

Appointments

Per 15.06 of the Minnesota Statutes, the governor appoints the Commissioner of Agriculture with the consent of the Senate. The commissioner serves at the pleasure of the governor. His or her term expires at the end of the governor's term or if the governor vacates office.

Compensation

In 2010, the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture was paid an estimated $108,388 according to the Council of State Governments.

Contact information

Orville L. Freeman Building
625 Robert St. N
St. Paul, MN 55155-2538

MDA/MDH Lab Building
601 Robert St. N
St. Paul, MN 55155-2531

Phone: 651-201-6000
Toll-free: 1-800-967-2474
TDD: 1-800-627-3529
Email: MDA.Info@state.mn.us

See also

• Agriculture Commissioner
• Dave Frederickson

External links

Suggest a link

• Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture

References

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