(a) The Commissioner of Agriculture shall purchase and make available to agriculturists throughout the territory, by sale or on a rental basis, such items of equipment and supplies that, in the Commissioner's discretion, will promote the farming industry and assist the farmers in maximizing the revenues of their farms.
(b) The Commissioner shall provide for the repairs of farm equipment, at cost, to license farmers, who are up-to-date in their farm production, tax filing and any other reports required by this chapter or by the Department of Agriculture.