Synopsis: The Commodity Foods Distribution Program administers USDA Foods to schools, senior centers, community organizations, Tribal communities/Indian Reservations, food banks, and other eligible agencies and individuals in Nevada to supplement recipients' nutritional needs. The programs also provide food packages to women, infants, and children, and to low-income families in emergency need. The powers and duties of the Division of Food and Nutrition are established under NRS chapters 385, 387, and 561.

Synopsis: The Division of Food and Nutrition administers allotted USDA federal funds to Nevada for nutrition programs. Allotments for each program and/or program sponsor are based on a variety of factors including meal costs or budgets, number of individuals served and the income level/eligibility of those individuals/households. These programs also provide the funding needed to administer these programs, including processing reimbursements, monitoring services to ensure compliance and program integrity, meal pattern compliance, technical assistance, statewide education and professional development to the sponsors and operators. The powers and duties of the Division of Food and Nutrition are established under NRS chapters 385, 387, and 561.

Synopsis: The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) regulates public companies engaged in: electric, natural gas, telephone, water, and sewer services; gas and electric master meter services at mobile home parks; and some propane systems. In addition, PUCN monitors gas pipeline and railroad safety. Statutory Authority: NRS 703-705, 704A, 705B, and 707-710.

Synopsis: The Division of Minerals encourages and assists in the responsible exploration for and the production of minerals, oil, gas, and geothermal energy, which are economically beneficial to the state. Statutory Authority: NRS 513, NRS 517, NRS 519A.290, NRS 522, NRS 534A, and NRS 534B.

Synopsis: The Division of Animal Industry's Dairy Program is dedicated to protecting public health throughout the production and handling of dairy products including yogurt, ice cream and fluid milk and cream. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry are established in NRS chapters 561, 569, 571, 574, 576.129, 577, 587, 583 and 584.

Synopsis: The Division of Plant Health and Compliance protects plant health by monitoring and identifying diseases, native pests and invasive species. Plant Health and Quarantine Services supports plant pathology, entomology, in addition to housing the Agriculture representative of the Sagebrush Ecosystem Technical Team and the Drought Initiative Coordinator. The powers and duties of the Division of Plant Health and Compliance are established under NRS chapters 561, 552, 554, 556, 557, 576, 583, 586, 588, 453a and 555.

Synopsis: The Commercial Feed Program regulates products fed to animals produced for human consumption and is part of a nation-wide effort to ensure the safety of meat, milk and egg products. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry are established in NRS chapters 561, 569, 571, 574, 576, 577, 587, 583 and 584.

Synopsis: The Division of Plant Health and Compliance protects plant health by monitoring for disease and invasive species. Agricultural Registration and Enforcement protects the food supply, agriculture, Nevada lands, environment, workers, and the public. The Pesticide Program monitors groundwater for pesticide contaminates, inspects and licenses pest control companies, and certifies applicators. The powers and duties of the Division of Plant Health and Compliance are established under NRS chapters 561, 552, 554, 556, 557, 576, 583, 586, 588, 453 and 555.

Synopsis: The Livestock Inspection Program is responsible for protecting livestock producers and owners from theft or loss of livestock and unfair business practices. Official animal identification, transportation documentation and transfer of ownership certificates are essential to ensuring animal disease traceability and preventing introduction of diseased animals into the state, ensuring a safe food supply. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry are established in NRS chapters 561, 569, 571, 574, 576, 577, 587, 583 and 584.

Synopsis: The Veterinary Medical Services Program which includes the State Veterinarian is responsible for the implementation of regulatory veterinary programs and disease surveillance programs. It also includes the Animal Disease Laboratory with a Lab Supervisor and three Microbiologists as well as a Veterinary Diagnostician. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry are established in NRS chapters 561, 569, 571, 574, 576, 577, 587, 583 and 584.

Synopsis: The Division of Measurement Standards administers the Metrology, Petroleum Technology, and Weights and Measures programs. Ensuring fair competition for industry, equity between buyers and sellers in all transactions involving weights and measures, accurate value comparison for consumers, and confirming the quality and proper labeling and advertising of motor vehicle fuels are the primary functions of these programs. The powers and duties of the State Sealer of Measurement Standards and the Division of Measurement Standards are established in NRS chapters 581, 582, and 590.

Synopsis: The Division of Plant Health and Compliance protects plant health by monitoring for diseases and invasive species. This program provides for the survey and control of species that cause detrimental economic, environmental, and public health effects. The powers and duties of the Division of Plant Health and Compliance are established under NRS chapters 561, 552, 554, 556, 557, 576, 583, 586, 588, 453 and 555.

Synopsis: The Division of Administrative Services centralizes the budgeting, payroll, information technology, education services, communication and economic development functions for the entirety of the Nevada Department of Agriculture. The division also manages the Nevada Board of Agriculture, whose responsibilities include communicating policy to the Director and representing Nevada's agriculture industry. The Division of Administrative Services ensures that department programs, activities, and control functions are compliant with NRS and applicable federal laws. The powers and duties for the Division of Administrative Services are established under NRS chapter 561.

Synopsis: The Livestock Enforcement Program is comprised of Nevada Agricultural Police Officers with a primary focus on the protection of public health and safety through the detailed investigation of agricultural law violations and enforcement of all laws. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry are established in NRS chapters 289, 554, 561, 569, 571, 574, 576, 577, 587, 583 and 584.

Synopsis: The Predatory Animal and Rodent Control Program provides support to and authorizes the State Predatory Animal and Rodent Control to cooperate with USDA for the control of predatory animals and crop-destroying birds and rodents within the State of Nevada. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry Predatory Animal and Rodent Control members are established in NRS chapters 561, 569, 571, 574, 576, 577, 587, 583, and 584. NRS 567.