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