1. (a) The center for agricultural science and heritage (the barn) is established.

2. (b) The barn is established for the following purposes:

   1. (1) To educate the public concerning the past, present, and future of American agriculture and rural life.
   2. (2) To educate youth and the general public about American agriculture and food systems.
   3. (3) To provide educational programming for youth that complements school curricula, both onsite and in the classroom.
   4. (4) To create a synergy between Indiana's institutions of education and agriculture related industries.
   5. (5) To generate economic vitality, convention activity, and tourism activity for Indiana.

   6. (6) To become:

      1. (A) a center for agricultural business and thinking;
      2. (B) a clearinghouse of agricultural information;
      3. (C) a resource center for educators and the public; and
      4. (D) a repository for agricultural artifacts and history.
   7. (7) To create a central, prominent partner with whom agricultural organizations can launch, collaborate on, and coordinate programs.

   8. (8) To position Indiana as the recognized agricultural center of the nation.

      [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-10.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.