1995 U.S. Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 64 - AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND TEACHING
SUBCHAPTER I - FINDINGS, PURPOSES, AND DEFINITIONS
Sec. 3101 - Purposes of agricultural research and extension

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§3101. Purposes of agricultural research and extension

Subject to the varying conditions and needs of States, Federally funded agricultural research and extension programs shall be designed to, among other things, accomplish the following—

(1) continue to satisfy human food and fiber needs;

(2) enhance the long-term viability and competitiveness of the food production and agricultural system of the United States within the global economy;

(3) expand economic opportunities in rural America and enhance the quality of life for farmers, rural citizens, and society as a whole;

(4) improve the productivity of the American agricultural system and develop new agricultural crops and new uses for agricultural commodities;

(5) develop information and systems to enhance the environment and the natural resource base upon which a sustainable agricultural economy depends; or

(6) enhance human health—

(1) by fostering the availability and affordability of a safe, wholesome, and nutritious food supply that meets the needs and preferences of the consumer; and

(2) by assisting farmers and other rural residents in the detection and prevention of health and safety concerns.

(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, §1402, as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, §1602(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3705.)

Prior Provisions

A prior section 3101, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, §1402, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 981; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, §1402, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1294; Pub. L. 99–198, title XIV, §1402, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1542, stated Congressional findings, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, §1601(f)(1)(A), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3704.

Short Title of 1985 Amendment

Section 1401 of title XIV of Pub. L. 99–198 provided that: “This title [enacting sections 1632, 3224, 3292, 3319a to 3319d, and 4701 to 4710 of this title, amending this section and sections 178c, 342, 343, 390 to 390d, 390f, 390h, 390i, 390j, 450i, 2266, 2662, 2663, 3103, 3121 to 3123, 3124a, 3125, 3151, 3152, 3194 to 3196, 3221 to 3223, 3291, 3311, 3312, 3318, 3319, 3322, 3324, 3335, and 3336 of this title, repealing sections 390e, 390g, 3174, 3177, 3301 to 3304, and 3323 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 343, 390, 390c, 450i, 3173, 3292, 3311, 3312, and 4701 of this title, amending provisions set out as a note under section 3222 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 2281 of this title] may be cited as the ‘National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985’.”

Short Title of 1981 Amendment

Section 1401 of title XIV of Pub. L. 97–98 provided that: “This title [enacting sections 2271, 2661 to 2667, 3124a, 3223, 3317 to 3319, 3321 to 3324, and 3331 to 3336 of this title, amending this section and sections 322, 361c, 390c, 450i, 3102, 3103, 3121 to 3124, 3125 to 3128, 3151 to 3154, 3175, 3177, 3191, 3192, 3194 to 3196, 3221, 3222, 3263, 3282, 3291, 3311, and 3312 of this title, section 5315 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, sections 582a, 582a–1, and 582a–3 to 582a–5 of Title 16, Conservation, section 483 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, and sections 6651 and 8852 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, repealing sections 2670 and 3176 of this title, omitting section 2668 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 2281 and 3176 of this title] may be cited as the ‘National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1981’.”

Short Title

Section 1401 of title XIV of Pub. L. 95–113 provided that: “This title [enacting this chapter and sections 2669 and 2670 of this title, amending sections 341, 342, 343, 361c, 390 to 390j, 427, 450i, 1923, 1942, 2662, 2663, and 2667 of this title and section 6651 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and repealing section 390k of this title] may be cited as the ‘National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977’.”

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in sections 3122, 3123, 3123a, 3222a of this title.