Section 149.02. Purpose.

 

(1)  The primary objectives of this marketing order are to improve the quality and promote the marketing of potatoes and the potato industry. This may include conducting research on potato production, quality, and storage practices; improving methods and practices related to the production, processing or marketing of potatoes; developing new and existing markets for potatoes and potato products; and providing educational programs for producers, handlers, buyers and consumers.

(2)  Funds collected under this order may be used by the potato industry board to meet one or more of the objectives described in sub. (1) . Funds may be used by the potato industry board to sponsor projects in cooperation with any private or public organization to meet the objectives of this order.

History: Cr. Register, September, 1989, No. 405 , eff. 10-1-89.