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Indiana Director of Agriculture
| Indiana Director of Agriculture | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $160,000 |
| 2025 FY Budget: | $16,671,486 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the governor's pleasure |
| Authority: | Indiana Code, Title 15, Article 11, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor |
| Current Officeholder(s) | |
Indiana Director of Agriculture
Don Lamb | |
| Other Indiana Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Comptroller • Examiner • Secretary of Education • Agriculture Director • Insurance Commissioner • Natural Resources Director • Labor Commissioner • Utility Regulatory Commission | |
The Indiana Director of Agriculture is an appointed state executive position in the Indiana state government. The director is responsible for overseeing the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, which regulates agriculture in the state, as well as overseeing advocacy for the growth and development of Indiana agriculture. The director is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the governor.[1]
Current officeholder
The current Indiana Director of Agriculture is Don Lamb (nonpartisan). Lamb assumed office in 2023.
Authority
Title 15, Article 11, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 of the Indiana Code addresses the office of director of agriculture:
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The director is the chief executive and administrative officer of the department.[2] |
Qualifications
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Appointments
The director of agriculture is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the governor.[3]
Vacancies
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Duties
The director of agriculture is responsible for overseeing the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, which regulates agriculture in the state. The director also advocates for growth and development of Indiana agriculture.[2]
Divisions
As of January 20, 2021, the Indiana Department of Agriculture has five main divisions:
- Economic Development
- Public Affairs
- Indiana FFA Association
- Soil Conservation
- Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency[4]
State budget
- See also: Indiana state budget and finances
The Department of Agriculture's budget was $16,671,486 for Fiscal Year 2025.[5]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2023
In 2023, the officer's salary was $160,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[6]
2022
In 2022, the officer's salary was $163,865, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
2021
In 2021, the director received a salary of $158,568, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2020
In 2020, the commissioner’s salary was increased to $156,998, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2019
In 2019, the commissioner’s salary was increased to $148,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2018
In 2018, the commissioner’s salary was increased to $148,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2017
In 2017, the commissioner’s salary was increased to $147,346, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2016
In 2016, the commissioner’s salary was increased to $144,457, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2015
In 2015, the commissioner received a salary $137,500, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2014
In 2014, the director received a salary of $137,500, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2013
In 2013, the director received a salary of $90,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[16]
2012
In 2012, the director received a salary of $99,001, according to the Council of State Governments.
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
Indiana State Department of Agriculture
1 North Capitol, Suite 600
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317)232-8770
Fax: (317)232-1362
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Indiana State Department of Agriculture, "About the Indiana State Department of Agriculture," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Indiana Code, "IC 15-11-2-2," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Indiana Code, "IC 15-11-3-1," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Indiana State Department of Agriculture, "About the Indiana State Department of Agriculture," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Indiana State Budget Agency, "2023-2025 The Whole Budget Report," accessed December 6, 2023
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2023 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 15, 2025
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 22, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed November 14, 2014
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2013, Table 4.11," accessed February 2, 2014
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