It shall be the function of the laboratory to conduct a program of research which will provide solutions to problems of the food industry in Mississippi as well as some basic research which is primarily concerned with the development of new knowledge in food science, and to disseminate its findings to the public through classroom teaching and through an active extension program which will be available to all individuals and agencies for whom such knowledge will be helpful and useful.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development
Chapter 19 - Food Technology Laboratory
§ 57-19-3. Legislative findings and declarations
§ 57-19-5. Establishment of laboratory
§ 57-19-7. Provisions of buildings, personnel, supplies, etc., for laboratory
§ 57-19-11. Acceptance of contributions, donations, gifts and grants
§ 57-19-13. Cooperation with other state agencies
§ 57-19-17. Conduct of research on contractual basis for industries, governmental agencies, etc.