Pub. L. 101-624, tit. XVI, subtit. A, sec. 1603
DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 1603. DEFINITIONS. Section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103) is amended— (1) by striking “and” at the end of paragraph (15); (2) by inserting “G,” after “subtitles E,” in paragraph (16); and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: “(17) the term ‘sustainable agriculture’ means an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will, over the long-term— “(A) satisfy human food and fiber needs; 104 STAT. 3706 “(B) enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agriculture economy depends; “(C) make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources and on-farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls; “(D) sustain the economic viability of farm operations; and “(E) enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole; and “(18) the term ‘Technology Board’ means the Agricultural Science Technology Review Board established in section 1408A.”.