Mo. Rev. Stat. § 261.010: Department authorized — director, how appointed, qualifications.

There is created a "Department of Agriculture", the main office of which shall be in Jefferson City in quarters provided by the division of facilities management, design and construction. The governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint a director of the department of agriculture who shall be a practical farmer, well versed in agricultural science and who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The director shall be in charge of the department of agriculture.