159.18 - PUBLICIZING OF FARM PROGRAMS.
159.18 PUBLICIZING OF FARM PROGRAMS.
1. As used in this section, "farm programs" includes, but is
not limited to, financial incentive programs established within the
division of soil conservation of the department of agriculture and
land stewardship as provided in section 161A.70 and the beginning
farmer loan program administered by the agricultural development
authority as provided in section 175.12.
2. The department shall publicize the availability of farm
programs to women and minority persons. The department shall
disseminate the information electronically or by publishing printed
brochures for distribution to locations and institutions serving
farmers, including departmental offices, financial institutions
participating in farm programs, and soil and water conservation
district offices.
3. The department shall cooperate with private institutions and
public agencies in order to carry out this section, including the
department of economic development and the United States department
of agriculture. Section History: Recent Form
2000 Acts, ch 1224, §25