The division of agricultural development is authorized and directed to obtain and disseminate information in regard to quality, quantity, and location of agricultural, horticultural, orchard, dairy, and other similar products; assist producers in finding available and profitable markets for such products; compile and publish data concerning production, consumption, and value of food and fiber products; assist producers in promoting and advertising agricultural commodities; cooperate with other state agencies, agricultural organizations, and institutes in activities which foster improved agricultural marketing opportunities; gather and disseminate information relative to agricultural land; and shall adopt all reasonable means in whatever manner to bring into closer relationship the producers and consumers of the state.