(a) There is created in the Department of Agriculture and Commerce a Food Products Certification Office. This office shall establish grading and certification processes for fruits, vegetables and nuts. This office shall also establish regulations and procedures to determine whether a product is produced or processed, or both, in Mississippi. The Food Products Certification Office shall be responsible for:(a) Inspecting, grading and certifying fruits, vegetables and nuts;(b) Coordinating and developing markets for Mississippi farmers who produce fruits, vegetables and nuts;(c) Managing or assisting in the management of the vegetable marketing sheds; and(d) Assisting farmers in the production of fruits and vegetables with the greatest market demand that are most adaptable to each production area.
(a) Inspecting, grading and certifying fruits, vegetables and nuts;
(b) Coordinating and developing markets for Mississippi farmers who produce fruits, vegetables and nuts;
(c) Managing or assisting in the management of the vegetable marketing sheds; and
(d) Assisting farmers in the production of fruits and vegetables with the greatest market demand that are most adaptable to each production area.