Department of Agriculture

Created in 1880 as the Department of Agriculture to investigate all matters pertaining to agricultural interests, including mineral and industrial resources. The Department has also had the names Department of Agriculture, Commerce and Immigration (1904-1909) and the Department of Agriculture, Commerce and Industry (1909-1936). The Commissioner of Agriculture is a constitutional officer elected by the people.

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