The commission may conduct, and contract with others to conduct, any of the following:

1. (a) Programs for the development, maintenance, and expansion of foreign and domestic markets, including initiating and participating in trade and tariff related hearings and proceedings.
2. (b) Programs for promotion of asparagus sales, including marketing research and advertising and promotion.
3. (c) Programs for production and processing research.
4. (d) Any other programs or actions in furtherance of the production and sale of asparagus.