Provides leadership for all aspects of agriculture in Iowa; ensures consumer protection, and promotes the responsible use of our natural resources. The Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality provides farmers with expertise and funds to help them install practices that preserve Iowa's soil, prevent erosion and protect critical waterways.
Consumer Protection, Industry Services ,and the Food Safety and Animal Health divisions are responsible for programs including meat processing regulation, pesticide application, grain warehouses and dairy production and processing. The Weights and Measures Bureau ensures buyers and sellers are treated fairly at the gas pump, grocery store or grain...
Food Safety and Inspection Service is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged. If you have questions about your food being safe to eat during a power outage, please v...