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. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.8-1.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.
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.
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.
Sec. 2. The director shall do the following: (1) Instigate the formation of a market and development plan for diversified farming. (2) Encourage the development and growth of diversified farming, aquaculture, and specialty crops through education programs. (3) Administer the United States Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. (4) Identify diversified farming opportunities. […]
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. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.8-3.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.
