1. Ground Work Ahead.
- Author
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Van Sickle, John
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AGRICULTURAL laws , *AGRICULTURE , *AGRICULTURAL research , *LAND grant institutions , *FOOD safety , *AGRICULTURAL productivity - Abstract
The article discusses the challenges for agriculture in Florida as the 2014 Farm Bill is set to expire and negotiations for the next bill are starting. Topics covered include the funding for agricultural research and development (R&D) which is determined by the Farm Bill, the use of cooperative Extension by land-grant institutions to offer their resources aimed at addressing public needs, and the impact of food safety on agricultural productivity.
- Published
- 2016