2015 Indiana Code TITLE 15. AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS ARTICLE 11. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CHAPTER 9. CENTER FOR VALUE ADDED RESEARCH
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IC 15-11-9
Chapter 9. Center for Value Added Research
IC 15-11-9-1
Center for value added research; duties
Sec. 1. The director shall perform the following duties:
(1) Work with each county to develop an annual strategic
assessment of Indiana agricultural industries and establish
targeted priorities for industry expansion.
(2) Develop recommendations for legislative and administrative
programs that will enhance economic development in the
targeted agricultural industries.
(3) Establish cooperative industry research and development
initiatives that lead to new agricultural industry opportunities in
Indiana.
(4) Serve as a resource for industry in the planning, promotion,
and development of value added agricultural products and
agricultural industry opportunities in Indiana, including product
feasibility, market feasibility, economic feasibility, product
development, product testing, and test marketing.
(5) Serve as a resource for industry and the state in attracting
value added agricultural industry to Indiana.
(6) Develop private sector research funding and technology
transfer programs commensurate with the state's targeted
agricultural industry economic development objectives.
(7) Provide a forum for continuing dialogue among industry,
government, and researchers in addressing the needs and
opportunities for expanding the value added agricultural
industry.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.112.
IC 15-11-9-2
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.120-2008,
SEC.94.)
IC 15-11-9-3
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.120-2008,
SEC.94.)
IC 15-11-9-4
Value added research fund
Sec. 4. (a) The value added research fund is established to provide
money for:
(1) the center for value added research; and
(2) the director to carry out the duties specified under this
chapter.
(b) The director shall administer the fund.
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(c) The fund consists of money appropriated by the general
assembly.
(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not
currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same
manner as other public funds may be invested.
(e) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not
revert to the state general fund.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.
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