The mission of the Office of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is to ensure that animal feeds, pet foods, fertilizers, agricultural liming materials, and pesticides meet all requirements of law and regulation; to monitor and provide for the prevention, control, and eradication of regulated and exotic crop pests and diseases; to oversee the qualifications and practices of persons engaged in the green industry; to ensure the proper labeling, distribution, storage, transportation, use, application, and disposal of pesticides within the state of Louisiana through fair and equitable implementation and enforcement of all applicable state and federal laws; to ensure that seed sold for planting purposes meets seed label guarantees and quality standards; and to ensure a safe and abundant supply of food and fiber.
The Office of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is comprised of four divisions: Agricultural Chemistry Programs, Horticulture and Quarantine Programs, Pesticide and Environmental Programs and Seed Programs.