§ 7611. Standards for Federal funding of agricultural research, extension, and education
(a)
In general
The Secretary shall ensure that agricultural research, extension, or education activities described in subsection (b) of this section address a concern that—
(1)
is a priority, as determined under section
7612
(a) of this title; and
(2)
has national, multistate, or regional significance.
(b)
Application
Subsection (a) of this section applies to—
(1)
research activities conducted by the Agricultural Research Service; and
(2)
research, extension, or education activities administered, on a competitive basis, by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.