Wyoming Department of Agriculture
Wyoming Ag Statistics • In 2017, the value added to Wyoming’s economy by the agriculture sector totaled $1.77 billion. • In 2017 – 11,400 farms and ranches were operating in Wyoming. – 30,200,000 acres dedicated to farming and ranching. – 11th nationally in total land in farms and ranches. – 1st in average size of farms and ranches.
Wyoming Ag Statistics • Cattle led the way in 2017 in terms of value of production at more than $897 million. • Cattle and calves inventory on January 1, 2018 totaled 1.32 million head with an inventory value of $1.75 billion.
Wyoming Ag Statistics • Wyoming is 2 nd nationally in Lamb Crop and Wool Production and 3 rd in Breeding Sheep & Lambs. • The value of Wyoming wool in 2017 was more than $4.4 million. • Lamb crop was more than $49 million with 235,000 head in 2017.
Wyoming Ag Statistics • Crops in Wyoming totaled $351 million in 2017 • Hay is by far the leading crop in Wyoming in terms of value of production totaling $330 million in 2017. • Sugarbeets – $25.8 million (2016) • Barley – $30.2 million • Corn for Grain – $31.7 million • Dry Beans – $25 million • Winter Wheat – $11 million
Wyoming Department of Agriculture Mission: The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is devoted to the promotion and enhancement of Wyoming’s agriculture, natural resources and quality of life.
Administration • Supports all divisions through the functions of budget and fiscal control; personnel management; educational and media outreach; and clerical and reception support
Analytical Services • Analyzes dairy, meat and other food products; fertilizer and pesticides; soils; petroleum and natural gas; grain and forage; and water • Ensures these products meet standards established by law or label guarantee
Analytical Services • Checks products for harmful contaminants • Provides both chemical and bacteriological analyses of these products • Provides analytical laboratory service to state agencies, city and county governments, industry and private sector
Analytical Services Laboratory • Regulatory programs – USDA Meat/ Water / Swabs – FDA Dairy / Water – Petroleum / Antifreeze / Natural Gas – Pesticides – Animal Feed – Fertilizer
Analytical Services Laboratory • Non-regulatory programs – Water - Forage - Private wells - Foods - Conservation Districts - Irrigation - Organics - Livestock Complaints - Consumer - Discharge - Crime Lab - Surface - Vet Lab - Public Drinking supplies (EPA SDWA) - Game & Fish
Analytical Services Laboratory • Thousands of samples for conservation districts since 1995. • Typically receive non- departmental samples from every county in the state each year. • Majority of samples are from counties in the southern and central parts of Wyoming. • Average around 5,500 samples per year and 6-7 tests per sample, not including QC.
Consumer Health Services • Ensures the safety of Wyoming’s food supply and environmental health • Inspects and licenses food establishments • Educates the public and food service workers about health and safety
Consumer Health Services • CHS conducts food safety education and inspectional activities in all areas of the state not covered by local health departments. There are six local health departments in Wyoming (the counties of Laramie, Natrona, Teton, Sweetwater, and Sublette, and the city of Laramie).
Consumer Health Services CHS promotes public health & safety by conducting Hazard Analysis based inspections in the following establishments: • Bed & Breakfast establishments • Child care facilities • Meat plants • Restaurants • Swimming pools & spas • Schools & Institutions • Dairies • Grocery & convenience stores • Temporary food stands • Mobile food establishments • Food processing establishments
Natural Resources • Leads and supports the agriculture industry in the management of natural resources • Negotiate policy to sustain the values of the people and the state for current and future generations
Natural Resources • Ensures agriculture has a voice at the table during the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process • Protects water quality and encourage beneficial water use in the state • Addresses natural resource and endangered species policy issues
Natural Resources Agriculture Mediation Program • Agriculture Mediation Service Act of 1987 W.S. Title 11 Chapter 41 • Mediation cases handled • TRT (Technical Review Team) • Education – Mediation – Alternative Dispute resolution – Estate planning workshops • Issues and Concerns
Natural Resources Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) • Long-term, science-based program – Assesses and enhances aquatic & terrestrial habitats – Landscape scale • Interagency coordination • Executive Committee • Issues and Concerns
Natural Resources Conservation Districts • 34 districts • Training • Oversight duties – Elections of supervisors – Base funding requirements • Issues and Concerns • Watershed Improvement Districts
Technical Services • Creates confidence in Wyoming’s commodities • Tests all commercial weighing and measuring devices from small produce scales to large mine scales to gas pumps • Regulates plant industry programs such as pesticides, feed, seeds and bees
Technical Services • Oversees both weed and pest and rodent/predator management programs • Administers the Animal Damage Management Board and the Emergency Insect Management Program
Technical Services • Administration – Establishment Licensing – Aerial Hunting Permits – Product Registration – Pesticide Applicator Licensing
Technical Services • Pesticides – Pesticide Applicator Training – Dealer & Applicator Inspections – Private Applicator Record Keeping Inspections under USDA Contract – Ground Water Monitoring Program/State Management Plan Administration
Technical Services • Plant Industry – Seed – Feed – Fertilizer – Nursery Stock – Apiary (beekeeping) – Grain Warehouse Audits – Commodity Grading (edible beans, potatoes) – Commodity Certification (Under agreement w/ USDA) – Leaf Cutter Bee Certification Laboratory – Cooperative Agriculture Pest Survey Program (CAPS)
Technical Services • Rodent & Predator Management – Wildlife Rabies Management – Training for the M-44 – Competitive Grant assistance to county districts – Competitive grant funding to specific projects and research – Administration of the WY Animal Damage Management Board
Technical Services • Seed Lab – Truth in Labeling – Regulatory and Industry Seed Sampling and Testing – Grain/Seed Moisture Meter Certification
Technical Services • Weed & Pest – Pest Control Compact – Competitive Grant Funding to county districts – Competitive Grant Funding for Emergency Insect Management Requests – State-wide Weed Management Projects (highway, public/private lands) – Invasive Species
Technical Services • Weights & Measures – Small, medium, and large capacity scale inspection – Mineral system scales – Gas pumps – Refinery Meters – Propane (LPG) Meters – Refined Fuel Meters – Law Enforcement / Governmental weighing systems/scales – Price/Scanner verification – Packaged Commodity inspection
Board of Agriculture • The Board of Agriculture enforces the rules and regulations of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture. Seven board members are appointed by the governor to represent geographical areas of the state. • There are also four Youth Board members who have full voting rights and represent the four quadrants of Wyoming
Wyoming State Fair • Showcases Wyoming culture and heritage at annual State Fair • Spotlights Wyoming’s youth and products through competitive events, exhibits and entertainment • Projects and Activities on display from over 4000 Youth/Adult Exhibitors • Maintains the State Fair Park year around for a variety of events • Promotes services and innovations of agricultural and nonagricultural industries
Wyoming Beef Council • Responsible for the collection and expenditure of the beef checkoff in Wyoming • Serves Wyoming's beef industry by promoting beef nationally and internationally • Focuses on the sustainability of the beef industry and increasing profit opportunities for cattle producers by creating a favorable business climate for beef
Wyoming Wheat Commission • Develops and maintains wheat markets in the national and global marketing of wheat while partnering with the National Association of Wheat Growers and United States • Supports local sampling and quality testing of wheat • Provides producer education and research • Maintains communication among producers, agencies and other entities involved with wheat production and wheat marketing.
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