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.
2000 Acts, ch 1224, §25
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