Section 178. Legislative findings and intent

The legislature finds and
  determines:
    1. that  the  state's  vast  agricultural  resources  and  significant
  agricultural  products  industries  play  a  key  role in the continuing
  economic growth and vitality of all regions of the state;
    2. that significant untapped agricultural resources  present  economic
  development  opportunities  that  could promote growth thereby enhancing
  the well being of employers and employees in food processing  and  other
  related  agricultural businesses, as well as promoting the economic well
  being of farm families throughout the state through job creation and job
  retention; and
    3. that the state's agricultural interests will  be  enhanced  in  the
  event  opportunities  to  expand  the  market for agricultural crops and
  processed  foods  can  be   developed   in   the   state,   nation   and
  internationally.