Section 21.12.2. Definitions.

“Coordinator” means the administrative head of the office of renewable fuels and coproducts appointed by the secretary of agriculture as provided in Iowa Code section 159A.3.

“Coproduct” means a product other than a renewable fuel which at least in part is derived from the processing of agricultural commodities, and which may include corn gluten feed, distillers grain or solubles, or can be used as livestock feed or a feed supplement.

“Department”  or “IDALS”  means the Iowa department of agriculture and land stewardship.

“Fund” means the renewable fuels and coproducts fund established pursuant to Iowa Code section 159A.7.

“Innovative” means a new or different agricultural product or a method of processing agricultural products which is an improvement over traditional methods in a new, different, or unusual way.

“Office” means the office of renewable fuels and coproducts created pursuant to Iowa Code section 159A.3 within the Iowa department of agriculture and land stewardship.

“Person” means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity.

“Renewable fuel” means an energy source at least in part derived from an organic compound, capable of powering machinery, including an engine or power plant. A renewable fuel includes, but is not limited to, ethanol-blended or soydiesel fuel.

“Rural economic value-added mentoring program”  or “REVAMP”  means a program which provides assistance to develop or refine business plans for value-added businesses.

“Value-added product” means a product which, through a series of activities or processes, can be sold at a higher price than its original purchase price.