36.25(30m)(30m) Agricultural technology and family farm programs. The board may establish agricultural technology and family farm programs in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

36.25(31)(31) Biotechnology education; consumers. The board shall establish extension programs to educate consumers about biotechnology processes and products and risk assessment techniques.

36.25(32)(32) Agricultural Safety and Health Center.

36.25(32)(a)(a) The board shall establish an Agricultural Safety and Health Center in the extension. The center shall do all of the following:

36.25(32)(a)1.1. Develop curriculum and materials for a tractor and machine operation safety training course for persons who are at least 12 years of age but under 18 years of age that is equivalent to the requirements, other than age, specified under 29 CFR 570.70 to 570.72.

36.25(32)(a)2.2. Perform instructor training and coordination necessary to provide a statewide program of tractor and machinery operation safety training to persons who are at least 12 years of age but under 18 years of age and certification of persons successfully completing such training.

36.25(32)(a)3.3. Develop and disseminate educational and informational materials and present programs on farm safety and health topics.

36.25(32)(b)(b) The board shall award grants totaling not more than $500 annually per county to sponsors of farm safety education, training or information programs. To be eligible for a grant, a sponsor shall:

36.25(32)(b)3.3. Demonstrate that the program for which a grant is sought was developed in consultation with extension personnel, public health personnel, vocational agriculture instructors or other persons with expertise or interest in farm safety topics.

36.25(33)(33) Quality improvement awards. The board annually may award up to $500 each to no more than 10 system employees who make suggestions that result in significant quality improvements for the system relating to supplies and expenses. The board shall appoint a council under s. 15.04 (1) (c) to nominate recipients for the awards. The board shall not make more than one award to an employee in the same fiscal year. An award is not part of an employee’s base pay.

36.25(34)(34) Center for urban land economics research. The board shall establish a center for urban land economics research in the School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to conduct research and undertake educational, public outreach and grant activities related to real estate and urban land economics.

36.25(35m)(35m) Herbarium. The board shall maintain an herbarium at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to be known as the “Wisconsin State Herbarium”.

36.25(36)(36) Higher education location program. The board shall maintain in the extension a higher education location program to provide information on undergraduate admission requirements, degree programs, enrollment, student financial aid, student housing and admission forms.

36.25(37)(37) Area Health Education Center. The board shall maintain at the University of Wisconsin-Madison an area health education center to support community-based primary care training programs.

36.25(38)(38) Educational technology projects.

36.25(38)(a)(a) In this subsection, “educational technology” has the meaning given in s. 16.99 (3).

36.25(38)(b)3.3. The development of curricula to train students enrolled in the schools of education in the use of educational technology in primary and secondary schools.

36.25(38)(b)4.4. To provide professional development in the use of educational technology for primary and secondary school teachers.

36.25(38)(b)5.5. To provide faculty with educational technology and to train faculty in its use.

36.25(38)(b)6.6. To pay the department of administration for telecommunications services provided under s. 16.972 (1).

36.25(39)(39) Institute for Excellence in Urban Education. There is established an Institute for Excellence in Urban Education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The institute shall engage in research, public service and educational activities pertaining to issues in urban public education.

36.25(42)(42) Distinguished chair of military history. The board shall establish a distinguished chair of military history at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

36.25(44)(44) International business development. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee shall collaborate with other institutions to develop and implement programs and training for Wisconsin businesses and University of Wisconsin System faculty in the area of international business development.