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Agriculture director defends state meat inspection, seeks state fair staff and infrastructure funding
Summary
Doug Miyamoto told the committee the Department of Agriculture runs regulatory and outreach programs including state meat inspection and the state fair. The department requested two State Fair staff positions and discussed state/federal meat inspection differences, predator control, and cost‑allocation concerns raised by committee members.
Director Doug Miyamoto presented the Wyoming Department of Agriculture’s budget and two non‑TRP exception requests focused on staffing for the Wyoming State Fair, along with an overview of the department’s regulatory responsibilities.
Miyamoto said the department encompasses six divisions — natural resources and planning, technical services, consumer health services, administration, state fair and related programs — and combines regulatory duties with advocacy for production agriculture. He described close partnerships with the University of Wyoming and producer organizations for technical work and outreach.
State Fair: Courtney Hines, State Fair manager, described the fairgrounds (137 acres, 60 structures) and heavy operational tempo beyond…
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