Governor's Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture Fact Sheet

Official Name: Governor’s Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture  

GICA Toolkit 

 

Authority:
Executive Order 01.01.2006.06​​

 

Entity's Vision and Mission:

The Commission shall work to promote the economic profitability of agriculture in the State by ensuring that all appropriate State agencies work in a cooperative, coordinated manner with local government and industry groups in planning, implementing, overseeing and evaluating intergovernmental initiatives related to agricultural affairs of the State.  

 

(a) Promote a clear and consistent business-friendly climate for agriculture in the State by serving as a liaison between the Governor and local governments and industry organizations;
(b) Develop an annual, coordinated intergovernmental plan for services and functions dealing with the agricultural affairs of the State;
(c) Develop procedures for identifying and assessing agricultural developments with a potential for impact on the State and on local governments, and for
(d) Develop and implement a consistent, systematic method for the coordination of the State's agricultural economic development activities;
(e) Develop and implement specific and measurable actions to improve the economic and regulatory climate for agriculture in the State;
(f) Make recommendations for programs and policies, if appropriate, in order to ensure that the needs and goals of the State's agricultural strategy are met and accomplished;
(g) Undertake the establishment of an "agricultural affairs information center" that serves as the first point of contact regarding agricultural issues impacting farmers in the State.

Food Safety Modernization Act​ presentation by Dept. of Agriculture Food Quality Assurance