Department of Agriculture

Created in 1907 by the Oklahoma Constitution, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) serves as the primary regulatory agency for Oklahoma's agriculture industry. ODAFF administers a broad array of programs to promote Oklahoma agriculture and protect Oklahomans and our natural resources, including:

• Managing the herd health of the state's livestock.
• Licensing businesses and individuals that provide services to farmers and ranchers, such as pesticide application.
• Inspecting food products such as meat, poultry, and dairy products to maintain safety standards.
• Fighting wildland fire.
• Licensing confined animal feeding operations to ensure stewardship of natural resources.
• Providing investigative services for livestock and agriculture equipment theft and arson.
• Promoting Oklahoma agriculture businesses and products domestically and internationally.