- The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce abbreviates to MDAC. For all other references see MDAC.
| Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce of Mississippi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Formation | 1906 |
| First holder | Henry Edward Blakeslee |
| Website | mdac |
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (also sometimes referred to as the MDAC) is a government department of Mississippi, headquartered in Jackson. MDAC regulates agricultural-related businesses within Mississippi, as well as promotes Mississippi products throughout the world.[1] To fulfill these goals, the department was created by the Mississippi Legislature in 1906.[2]
The Commissioner of MDAC is an elected office. The position is contested every four years at the same time as the gubernatorial election.[2] The commissioner regulates agriculture and aquaculture in the state and promotes their products.[3]
- ^ "About MDAC". Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- ^ a b Wilson 2017, p. 19.
- ^ Clark, Eric (December 2007). "The Government of Mississippi: How it Functions". Mississippi History Now. Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
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