In accordance with prescribed policies, regulations and standards established by the USDA and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, they are responsible for inspection and enforcement of laws and rules pertinent to the particular plant industry depending on the specialty they may be responsible for field inspection, application of control measures, issuance of quarantines, or stoppage of sale.
Work is assigned and reviewed by a supervisor in the specialty area.
Review may also be completed by analysis of written reports, telephone communication and spot reinspection. Contacts, informs and instructs apiary owners having bee disease problems on methods of control or other measures needed to comply with state apiary laws. Inspects and certifies colonies for interstate certification. Maintains records and writes reports. Performs related work as required.