Feed & Seed Inspector Training

MDA Mission Statement

"To serve, promote, and protect the agricultural producers, processors, and consumers of Missouri’s food, fuel, and fiber products."

Plant Industries Mission Statement

"The Plant Industries Division strives to provide a mechanism to strengthen consumer confidence in Missouri agricultural products and services, as well as offer professional administration of regulatory and service programs. We reinforce fairness in trade and provide protection for all consumers and agricultural resources."

Feed Program Mission Statement

"To protect animal health and safety through regulation of feed, pet food, and ingredients manufactured, distributed, and/or sold in the state of Missouri by inspecting facilities and collecting samples, in order to ensure products are not misbranded or adulterated."

Seed Program Mission Statement

"To regulate the sale of agricultural or vegetable seed within the State of Missouri to ensure that the seed is not misbranded or contains prohibited weed seed."

Department Organizational Chart

Governor of

Missouri

Director of the

Department of

Agriculture

Office of

Administration

Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture

Human Resources

Division

Director of

Plant Industries

Information

Technology Service Division

Facility Mgmt

Design and Construction (FDMC)

Division Organizational Chart

Division

Director of

Plant Industries

Program

Manager Produce Safety

State

Entomologist

Plant Pest Control

Program Manager

Bureau of

Feed and Seed

Program

Manager

Pesticides

Bureau of Feed and Seed Organizational Chart

Program Manager

Bureau of

Feed and Seed

Compliance

Officer

Feed and Seed Control Laboratory

Manager

Executive I

AFRPS Coordinator

Pet Food Coordinator

Field Staff

Supervisor

Feed Control

Laboratory

Quality Assurance

Manager

Office

Support Assistants

Inspectors

Seed Analysts

Laboratory

Scientists

Outside Employment Request

- If you intend to work multiple jobs, you will need to

get approval via completing an outside employment request form

- Paid and unpaid employment

- Professional and ethical manner

in all situations

Flexible Work Schedule

- Inspectors typically work 4 longer days, and 1 shorter day

• 9 hour days on Monday - Thursday, 4 hour day on Friday
• For inspectors, this is subjet to change as needed

- Complete a Flexible Work Schedule Request Form

Dress Code

- Department Polos

- Department Button-ups

- Jeans with no rips, holes, or tears

- Slacks

- Boots, close-toed shoes, steel toes

- Department Jackets

Don't wear department apparel unless conducting work for the department

Professionalism

We don't mean.....

- Wearing a suit and Tie/Dress

- Carrying a brief case

We do mean.....

- Dressing for the Job at hand

- Having Integrity

- Maintaining Accountability

- Showing Respect

- Practicing approrpriate Etiquette

You are the face of the

Department when you're in the field!

Social Media & Websites

- If MDA is linked to your social media, please

be cautious of what you post!

- If they know your name and what you do,

they will reach out!

- Avoid utilizing during work hours

Using a State Vehicle

- Safety first - wear your seatbelt!

- Follow the laws of the road!

- Tobacco free policy

- Hands-free/No device usage policy

- If they aren't a state employee, they should NOT be in your vehicle

- It should only be used for work purposes, nothing personal

- Parking - be aware of your surroundings

- Complete mileage log entry for every day, and driver

- Utilize WEX Card for vehicle purchases

WEX Cards

Used for:

- Fuel

- Car washes

- Routine vehicle maintenance (oil changes,

- Repairs

tires, wiper blades, etc.)

DO NOT USE FOR:

- Food/drink

- Anything not vehicle related

Mileage Log

every driver

should be logged

EVERYTHING, they will be submitted with the log at the end of the month

- Entry for every day, and

- ALL vehicle expenses

- Keep receipts for

- Checklist located in PI

- Must be turned in on the

folder

last working day of the month/sent with samples