CHAPTER 7. PROMOTION OF DIVERSIFIED FARMING
IC 15-11-7
Chapter 7. Promotion of Diversified Farming
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"Aquaculture"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "aquaculture" means a form of
agriculture that is the controlled cultivation and harvest of aquatic
plants and animals.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.
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"Diversified farming"
Sec. 1.3. As used in this chapter, "diversified farming" means
new, emerging, and small scale agricultural markets, including
alternative and niche agricultural markets.
As added by P.L.120-2008, SEC.31.
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"Specialty crop"
Sec. 1.6. As used in this chapter, "specialty crop" means any fruit,
vegetable, tree nut, dried fruit, and nursery crop, including
floriculture.
As added by P.L.120-2008, SEC.32.
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Director's responsibilities
Sec. 2. The director shall do the following:
(1) Prepare an annual report that contains information and
market research concerning diversified farming.
(2) Instigate the formation of a market and development plan
for diversified farming.
(3) Encourage the development and growth of diversified
farming, aquaculture, and specialty crops through education
programs.
(4) Administer the United States Department of Agriculture
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
(5) Identify diversified farming opportunities.
(6) Create a healthy network to better connect farmers to
available resources.
(7) Aggressively promote the opportunities and benefits of
agricultural diversification.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.33.
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Grant and loan consideration
Sec. 3. A person engaged in the business of aquaculture is entitled
to the same consideration for a grant or loan under the statutes or
administrative rules of the state as a person engaged in other forms
of farming.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.