Vermont Agency of Agriculture is located in Montpelier, Vt. The organization has various divisions, such as its agricultural development division, animal health section, consumer protection section, dairy industry section, and food safety and consumer protection section. It also has laboratories, a meat inspection section, natural resources conservation council and agricultural resource management division. The company s food safety and consumer protection division serves to promote and protect the health and welfare of animals in the State of Vermont and enhance the viability of Vermonts animal industries. The company transforms its farm products into value-added products through branding, processing, packaging, crafting and marketing. It also hosts several workshops for farmers and food processors.