§ 15-5-803 - Duties of division.

15-5-803. Duties of division.

The functions of the Division of Agriculture Development of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall include to:

(1) Monitor and advise the Governor and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority on federal and state legislative issues affecting agriculture;

(2) Serve as an ombudsman for the agricultural community;

(3) Identify job creation opportunities in the agriculture business;

(4) Assist in domestic and international marketing of agricultural products;

(5) Identify new agricultural business enterprises as well as assist in implementing an agriculture awareness program in this state;

(6) Identify problems in the agricultural sector and develop necessary policies and programs to address the problems; and

(7) Perform such other duties as prescribed by the Governor and the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority.