§ 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.