The general assembly intends:

(1)  To support and develop more robust and self-sustaining agricultural and seafood sectors that also promotes emerging agricultural industries;

(2)  That policies and programs of the state will support and promote the Rhode Island agriculture and seafood industries as a vital component of the state’s economy and essential steward of our land and coastal waters;

(3)  That current policies and programs pertaining to the viability of Rhode Island’s agricultural and seafood industries be reviewed and confirmed or changed in order to assure the long-term economic prosperity of the industries; and

(4)  That Rhode Island will promote processing and consumption of agricultural and seafood products from within Rhode Island.