State agencies, agricultural land; require employment of accredited farm manager.

HB 326 requires Mississippi state agencies that own, lease, or manage agricultural land to hire an accredited farm manager by July 2026. These managers would provide professional services - including financial analysis, crop production, and soil conservation - to optimize land value and support day-to-day operations, supplementing existing agency staff. The bill applies specifically to state agencies managing agricultural properties, not private landowners or farmers. It died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.