§ 281. Declaration of legislative findings and intent. The legislature hereby finds that inflation has caused higher prices in all phases of farm and food production and farm and food products distribution; and that the demand, by consumers within the state, for increasing supplies of wholesome, fresh and nutritious farm and food products provides a […]
§ 282. Definitions. As used in this article: 1. “Direct marketing” means the sale of farm and food products directly from producers to consumers and food buyers. 2. “Farm and food product” means any agricultural, horticultural, forest, or other product of the soil or water that has been grown, harvested, or produced wholly within the […]
§ 283. Powers and duties of the commissioner. The commissioner shall have the powers and duties to: 1. Develop and implement programs designed to facilitate direct marketing. 2. Encourage direct marketing through the cooperative selling and buying of farm products or production supplies. 3. Provide technical or educational assistance to producers of farm products seeking […]
§ 284. Establishment of statewide direct marketing activities. The department shall conduct statewide direct marketing activities which shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. Communications and promotion of direct marketing activities, to include, where appropriate, cooperation with the cooperative extension service in the area of education. 2. Development of institutional direct marketing […]
§ 284-a. Establishment of farm trails, apple trails and cuisine trails. 1. Marketing activities and designation of trails. The department shall conduct statewide and regional marketing activities which shall include, but not be limited to, the designation of farm trails, apple trails, and cuisine trails. 2. Definitions. For the purposes of this section: (a) “farm […]
