21-17-306. Soil conservation programs; state advisory board.
(a) In formulating plans for soil conservation programs to be submitted to the secretary of agriculture the university shall select a state advisory board with the approval of the governor from persons who participate in soil conservation programs as recommended by committees of county associations of persons who participate in soil conservation programs. The director of the department of agriculture is an ex officio member of the state advisory board.
(b) In implementing approved soil conservation program plans the university may:
(i) Employ and designate such agencies as it deems necessary to cooperate with local and state agencies, agencies of other states and the federal government;
(ii) Provide for the conduct of research and educational activities;
(iii) Provide by voluntary methods for adjustments in the utilization of land and farming practices and for payment in connection therewith.