The Michigan Commission of Agriculture is a bipartisan group of citizens appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate to serve four-year, staggered terms. The role of the Commission is to:

• provide oversight and executive direction for the programs of the Michigan Department of Agriculture.  
• appoint the director of agriculture; and,
• approve the rules and regulations the department promulgates. 

State law dictates that no more than three Commission members may be from the same political party. The Commission meets once a month and meetings are open to the public. Citizens and organizations wishing to observe or discuss matters under the Commission's jurisdiction are encouraged to attend.