The Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, with the approval of the State Board of Agriculture and Industries, is hereby authorized to expend up to but not more than such amount as may be appropriated in the general appropriations bill for the purpose of awarding prizes and premiums at livestock shows. Such awards shall be made for exhibits and demonstrations at bona fide, nonprofit livestock shows which are sponsored by the state Department of Agriculture and Industries. The amounts to be expended under this section shall be applied for, expended and disbursed as provided in this article.