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7 U.S.C. § 5925f (AGRICULTURE)
§ 5925f. Farm business management
(a) In general
The Secretary may make competitive research and extension grants for the purpose of—
(1) improving the farm management knowledge and skills of agricultural producers; and
(2) establishing and maintaining a national, publicly available farm financial management database to support improved farm management.
(b) Selection criteria
In allocating funds made available to carry out this section, the Secretary may give priority to grants that—
(1) demonstrate an ability to work directly with agricultural producers;
(2) collaborate with farm management and producer associations;
(3) address the farm management needs of a variety of crops and regions of the United States; and
(4) use and support the national farm financial management database.
(c) Administration
Paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B) of subsection (b) of section 450i of this title shall apply with respect to the making of grants under this section.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—
(1) such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2013; and
(2) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018.
(Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1672D, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7208, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1241; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7208, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2002; amended Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7213, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 886.)
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 113–79 substituted “to carry out this section—” for “such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.” and added pars. (1) and (2).
heading: Effective Date
text: Enactment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 8701 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 5926 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 5926. Centers of excellence
(a) Funding priorities
The Secretary shall prioritize centers of excellence established for purposes of carrying out research, extension, and education activities relating to the food and agricultural sciences (as defined in section 3103 of this title) for the receipt of funding for any competitive research or extension program administered by the Secretary.
(b) Composition
A center of excellence is composed of 1 or more of the eligible entities specified in subsection (b)(7) of section 450i of this title that provide financial or in-kind support to the center of excellence.
(c) Criteria for centers of excellence
(1) Required efforts
The criteria for recognition as a center of excellence shall include efforts—
(A) to ensure coordination and cost effectiveness by reducing unnecessarily duplicative efforts regarding research, teaching, and extension;
(B) to leverage available resources by using public-private partnerships among agricultural industry groups, institutions of higher education, and the Federal Government;
(C) to implement teaching initiatives to increase awareness and effectively disseminate solutions to target audiences through extension activities; and
(D) to increase the economic returns to rural communities by identifying, attracting, and directing funds to high-priority agricultural issues.
(2) Additional efforts
Where practicable, the criteria for recognition as a center of excellence shall include efforts to improve teaching capacity and infrastructure at colleges and universities (including land-grant colleges and universities, cooperating forestry schools, NLGCA Institutions (as those terms are defined in section 3103 of this title), and schools of veterinary medicine).
(Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1673, as added Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7214(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 886.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 5926, Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1673, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3773; Pub. L. 102–237, title IV, § 407(12), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1865; Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 837, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1169; Pub. L. 105–185, title II, § 245, title III, § 301(b)(2), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 556, 563; Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7121, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 434, established an agricultural telecommunications program, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7209, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1241, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7209, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2003, effective May 22, 2008.
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7214(b), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 887, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (a) [enacting this section] shall take effect on October 1, 2014.”
7 U.S.C. § 5929 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 5929. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7215, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 887
text: Section, Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1676, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3779; Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 839, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1169, related to red meat safety research center.
7 U.S.C. § 5935 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 5935. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7407, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 898
text: Section, Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 892, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1183, related to use of remote sensing data and other data to anticipate potential food, feed, and fiber shortages or excesses and to provide timely information to assist farmers with planting decisions.
heading: Remote Sensing for Agricultural and Resource Management
text: Pub. L. 106–391, title III, § 316, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1596, directed the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to determine data product types that are of use to farmers which can be remotely sensed from air or space; to consider certain useful commercial data products; to examine other data sources, which can provide domestic and international agricultural information; and to develop plan to inform farmers and other prospective users about use and availability of remote sensing products that may assist with agricultural and forestry applications.
7 U.S.C. § 5937 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 5937. Natural products research program
(a) In general
The Secretary shall establish within the Department a natural products research program.
(b) Duties
In carrying out the program established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall coordinate research relating to natural products, including—
(1) research to improve human health and agricultural productivity through the discovery, development, and commercialization of products and agrichemicals from bioactive natural products, including products from plant, marine, and microbial sources;
(2) research to characterize the botanical sources, production, chemistry, and biological properties of plant-derived natural products; and
(3) other research priorities identified by the Secretary.
(c) Peer and merit review
The Secretary shall—
(1) determine the relevance and merit of research under this section through a system of peer review established by the Secretary pursuant to section 7613 of this title; and
(2) approve funding for research on the basis of merit, quality, and relevance to advancing the purposes of this section.
(d) Buildings and facilities
Funds made available under this section shall not be used for the construction of a new building or facility or the acquisition, expansion, remodeling, or alteration of an existing building or facility (including site grading and improvement and architect fees).
(e) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018.
(Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7525, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1273; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7525, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2035; Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7515, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 903.)
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
Section was enacted as part of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, and not as part of subtitle H of title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 which comprises this subchapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113–79 amended subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012.”
heading: Effective Date
text: Enactment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 8701 of this title.
heading: Definition of “Secretary”
text: “Secretary” as meaning the Secretary of Agriculture, see section 8701 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 5938 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 5938. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7518, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 904
text: Section, Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7529, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1278; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7529, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2040, related to agricultural and rural transportation research and education.
7 U.S.C. § 5940 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 5940. Legitimacy of industrial hemp research
(a) In general
Notwithstanding the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (20 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), chapter 81 of title 41, or any other Federal law, an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001 of title 20) or a State department of agriculture may grow or cultivate industrial hemp if—
(1) the industrial hemp is grown or cultivated for purposes of research conducted under an agricultural pilot program or other agricultural or academic research; and
(2) the growing or cultivating of industrial hemp is allowed under the laws of the State in which such institution of higher education or State department of agriculture is located and such research occurs.
(b) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Agricultural pilot program
The term “agricultural pilot program” means a pilot program to study the growth, cultivation, or marketing of industrial hemp—
(A) in States that permit the growth or cultivation of industrial hemp under the laws of the State; and
(B) in a manner that—
(i) ensures that only institutions of higher education and State departments of agriculture are used to grow or cultivate industrial hemp;
(ii) requires that sites used for growing or cultivating industrial hemp in a State be certified by, and registered with, the State department of agriculture; and
(iii) authorizes State departments of agriculture to promulgate regulations to carry out the pilot program in the States in accordance with the purposes of this section.
(2) Industrial hemp
The term “industrial hemp” means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of such plant, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.
(3) State department of agriculture
The term “State department of agriculture” means the agency, commission, or department of a State government responsible for agriculture within the State.
(Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7606, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 912.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Controlled Substances Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is title II of Pub. L. 91–513, Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1242, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§ 801 et seq.) of chapter 13 of Title 21, Food and Drugs. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 801 of Title 21 and Tables.
The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is part A (§ 4001 et seq.) of title IV of Pub. L. 89–10, as added by Pub. L. 107–110, title IV, § 401, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1734, which is classified generally to part A (§ 7101 et seq.) of subchapter IV of chapter 70 of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 7101 of Title 20 and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Agricultural Act of 2014, and not as part of subtitle H of title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 which comprises this subchapter.
7 U.S.C. § 6511 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 6511. Additional guidelines
(a) In general
The Secretary, the applicable governing State official, and the certifying agent shall utilize a system of residue testing to test products sold or labeled as organically produced under this chapter to assist in the enforcement of this chapter.
(b) Preharvest testing
The Secretary, the applicable governing State official, or the certifying agent may require preharvest tissue testing of any crop grown on soil suspected of harboring contaminants.
(c) Compliance review
(1) Inspection
If the Secretary, the applicable governing State official, or the certifying agent determines that an agricultural product sold or labeled as organically produced under this chapter contains any detectable pesticide or other non-organic residue or prohibited natural substance the Secretary, the applicable governing State official, or the certifying agent shall conduct an investigation to determine if the organic certification program has been violated, and may require the producer or handler of such product to prove that any prohibited substance was not applied to such product.
(2) Removal of organic label
If, as determined by the Secretary, the applicable governing State official, or the certifying agent, the investigation conducted under paragraph (1) indicates that the residue is—
(A) the result of intentional application of a prohibited substance; or
(B) present at levels that are greater than unavoidable residual environmental contamination as prescribed by the Secretary or the applicable governing State official in consultation with the appropriate environmental regulatory agencies;
such agricultural product shall not be sold or labeled as organically produced under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 101–624, title XXI, § 2112, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3942; Pub. L. 102–237, title X, § 1001(4), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1893; Pub. L. 113–79, title X, § 10005(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 944.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 113–79 struck out subsec. (d) which related to recordkeeping requirements for producers who operate a certified organic farm or handling operation.
1991—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–237 substituted “Preharvest” for “Pre-harvest” in heading.
7 U.S.C. § 6522 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 6522. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year such sums as may be necessary to carry out this chapter.
(b) National organic program
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in order to carry out activities under the national organic program established under this chapter, there are authorized to be appropriated—
(1) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;
(2) $6,500,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(3) $8,000,000 for fiscal year 2010;
(4) $9,500,000 for fiscal year 2011;
(5) $11,000,000 for fiscal year 2012;
(6) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018; and
(7) in addition to those amounts, such additional sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2009 and each fiscal year thereafter.
(c) Modernization and technology upgrade for national organic program
(1) In general
The Secretary shall modernize database and technology systems of the national organic program.
(2) Funding
Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation and in addition to any other funds made available for that purpose, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this subsection $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2014, to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 101–624, title XXI, § 2123, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3951; Pub. L. 110–234, title X, § 10303, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1347; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title X, § 10303, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2109; Pub. L. 113–79, title X, § 10004(b), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 942.)
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (b)(5) to (7). Pub. L. 113–79, § 10004(b)(1), struck out “and” at end of par. (5), added par. (6), and redesignated former par. (6) as (7).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–79, § 10004(b)(2), added subsec. (c).
2008—Pub. L. 110–246, § 10303, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
heading: Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
text: Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 6704 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 6704. Office of International Forestry
(a) Establishment
The Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall establish an Office of International Forestry within the Forest Service within six months after November 28, 1990.
(b) Deputy Chief designation
The Chief shall appoint a Deputy Chief for International Forestry.
(c) Duties
The Deputy Chief shall—
(1) be responsible for the international forestry activities of the Forest Service;
(2) coordinate the activities of the Forest Service in implementing the provisions of this chapter; and
(3) serve as Forest Service liaison to the director for the program established pursuant to section 6701 of this title.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 1996 through 2018 such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 101–624, title XXIV, § 2405, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4060; Pub. L. 104–127, title III, § 371, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1015; Pub. L. 107–171, title VIII, § 8102, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 475; Pub. L. 110–234, title VIII, § 8202, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1290; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VIII, § 8202, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2051; Pub. L. 113–79, title VIII, § 8202, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 914.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), was in the original “this title”, meaning title XXIV of Pub. L. 101–624, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4058, known as the Global Climate Change Prevention Act of 1990, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title XXIV to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6701 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 113–79 substituted “2018” for “2012”.
2008—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 110–246, § 8202, substituted “2012” for “2007”.
2002—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 107–171 substituted “2007” for “2002”.
1996—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 104–127 added subsec. (d).
heading: Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
text: Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 6919 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 6919. Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison
(a) Authorization
The Secretary shall establish in the Department the position of Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison.
(b) Duties
The Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison shall—
(1) provide information to returning veterans about, and connect returning veterans with, beginning farmer training and agricultural vocational and rehabilitation programs appropriate to the needs and interests of returning veterans, including assisting veterans in using Federal veterans educational benefits for purposes relating to beginning a farming or ranching career;
(2) provide information to veterans concerning the availability of, and eligibility requirements for, participation in agricultural programs, with particular emphasis on beginning farmer and rancher programs;
(3) serve as a resource for assisting veteran farmers and ranchers, and potential farmers and ranchers, in applying for participation in agricultural programs; and
(4) advocate on behalf of veterans in interactions with employees of the Department.
(c) Contracts and cooperative agreements
For purposes of carrying out the duties under subsection (b), the Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison may enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with the research centers of the Agricultural Research Service, institutions of higher education (as defined in section 1001 of title 20), or nonprofit organizations for—
(1) the conduct of regional research on the profitability of small farms;
(2) the development of educational materials;
(3) the conduct of workshops, courses, and certified vocational training;
(4) the conduct of mentoring activities; or
(5) the provision of internship opportunities.
(Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 219, as added Pub. L. 113–79, title XII, § 12304, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 985.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6919, Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 219, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3213, provided that compensation of any officer or employee of the Department on Oct. 13, 1994, was not to be increased as a result of enactment of this chapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title III, § 362], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–305.
7 U.S.C. § 6921 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 6921. Office of Tribal Relations
The Secretary shall maintain in the Office of the Secretary an Office of Tribal Relations, which shall advise the Secretary on policies related to Indian tribes and carry out such other functions as the Secretary considers appropriate.
(Pub. L. 103–354, title III, § 309, as added Pub. L. 113–79, title XII, § 12303, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 985.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, and not as part of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 which in part comprises this chapter.