PURPOSES OF THE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION SYSTEM.

SEC. 1602. PURPOSES OF THE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION SYSTEM. (a) Statement of Purposes.— The National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3101) is amended by inserting before section 1403 the following new section: “SEC. 1402. 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.”. (b) Conforming Amendment.— Section 1403 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3102) is amended by striking the section heading and “Sec. 1403.” and inserting the following: “SEC. 1403. ADDITIONAL PURPOSES OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION.”. (c) Clerical Amendments.— The table of contents of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 (Public Law 95–113; 91 Stat. 913) is amended— (1) by inserting before the item relating to section 1403 the following new item: “Sec. 1402. Purposes of agricultural research and extension.”; and (2) by striking the item relating to section 1403 and inserting the following new item: “Sec. 1403. Additional purposes of agricultural research and extension.”.