Mississippi State University's land grant mission focuses on learning, research, and service. As a land grant university, MSU solves problems for Mississippi and beyond through partnerships with state and federal agencies and working with business and industry. It organizes for economic development through offices like research and economic development that work with centers, institutes, and the Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine. MSU supports workforce development and works with government agencies and industries to approach economic development and support the state's agriculture economy.