Research station personnel cooperate with scientists at land-grant universities to develop new agronomic products, improve livestock and poultry breeds,and develop better management practices. The Structural Pest Control Division protects public health and safety by regulating the pest control industry and the pesticide products used. The division licenses commercial operators and administers laws governing the industry. Pest control treatments are inspected to prevent deception, fraud and unfair trade practices and to assure high quality workmanship. Veterinary Division Veterinary and animal inspection services fall under the jurisdiction of this division.
Veterinarians monitor diseases and administer animal health programs.
Division inspectors regularly visit processing and slaughtering facilities in the state to assure cleanliness of the operation and wholesomeness of the finished product. The division also administers the Animal Welfare Act . The North Carolina Board of Agriculture is a statutory agency with members appointed by the Governor.