NMDA was formally organized in 1955 and has responsibility for over 30 laws legislated over the last half century.  NMDA's mandate has changed over the years since its creation by the State Constitution.  Services have expanded in reaction to changes in population, needs of agribusiness activities, and dynamic economic conditions.  NMDA is organized into six divisions: Agricultural and Environmental Services, Agricultural Programs and Resources, Dairy, Marketing and Development, Standards and Consumer Services, and Veterinary Diagnostic Services.  Director I. Miley Gonzalez, appointed in 2003, serves as Secretary of Agriculture on the Governor's Cabinet.

NMDA Vision and Mission