The secretary shall manage lands for the most efficient production of agricultural products, and provide land and facilities for agricultural research and educational purposes. The secretary shall have full power and authority over all land transferred to the department, including but not limited to the management of: personnel, production, leasing of the land, facilities and equipment; the making of recommendations for sale with deed restrictions including easements, profits, reservations or covenants limiting land use to agriculture; the purchase of supplies, facilities and equipment, repairs, maintenance, and the sale of agricultural products. Revenue from the leasing of land, facilities and equipment and from the sale of agricultural products shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for payment into a restricted revenue account to be known as the Agricultural Farm Operations Account. Moneys in the account shall be used to pay the costs of operation, repairs, modernization of facilities and equipment, and the purchases of supplies, equipment and facilities.