CHAPTER 7. PROMOTION OF DIVERSIFIED FARMING

IC 15-11-7
    Chapter 7. Promotion of Diversified Farming

IC 15-11-7-1
"Aquaculture"
    Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "aquaculture" means a form ofagriculture that is the controlled cultivation and harvest of aquaticplants and animals.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.

IC 15-11-7-1.3
"Diversified farming"
    Sec. 1.3. As used in this chapter, "diversified farming" meansnew, emerging, and small scale agricultural markets, includingalternative and niche agricultural markets.
As added by P.L.120-2008, SEC.31.

IC 15-11-7-1.6
"Specialty crop"
    Sec. 1.6. As used in this chapter, "specialty crop" means any fruit,vegetable, tree nut, dried fruit, and nursery crop, includingfloriculture.
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 andmarket research concerning diversified farming.
        (2) Instigate the formation of a market and development planfor diversified farming.
        (3) Encourage the development and growth of diversifiedfarming, aquaculture, and specialty crops through educationprograms.
        (4) Administer the United States Department of AgricultureSpecialty Crop Block Grant Program.
        (5) Identify diversified farming opportunities.
        (6) Create a healthy network to better connect farmers toavailable resources.
        (7) Aggressively promote the opportunities and benefits ofagricultural 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 entitledto the same consideration for a grant or loan under the statutes oradministrative rules of the state as a person engaged in other formsof farming.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.