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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Require A State Agency Owning Or Having Oversight Of Agricultural Lands To Employ An Accredited Farm Manager To Assist The Agency In Land Investment Analysis And Day-to-day Operations For The Purpose Of Optimizing The Value Of The Land; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires any state agency or department that owns, leases, manages, or oversees agricultural land to hire an accredited farm manager. An accredited farm manager is a professional with expertise in agricultural operations. The bill mandates that these agencies must seek proposals from qualified individuals or firms to employ such a manager. The farm manager's role will be to help the agency with analyzing land investments and managing the daily operations of the agricultural property to maximize its value. Their services will include financial analysis, accounting, crop and livestock production, marketing, and soil conservation, and will complement the work already done by agency employees. This new requirement will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0326.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0300-0399/HB0326IN.htm |
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