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Agricultural Security (7 U.S.C. 8901 - 8922)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
United States Code - Title 7- Agriculture
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Biosecurity Institution Data collection/reporting Hazards Subsidy/incentive Capacity building Policy/planning Public health Animal health Plant protection Pests/diseases
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This chapter of the United States Code concerns agricultural security. It provides that the Secretary of Agriculture shall establish a communication center within the Department of Agriculture to collect and disseminate information and prepare for an agricultural disease emergency, agroterrorist act, or other threat to agricultural biosecurity; and coordinate activities among agencies and offices within the Department. In addition, the Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program to support the development and expansion of advanced training programs in agricultural biosecurity planning and response for food science professionals and veterinarians. The Secretary shall also establish a competitive grant program to promote the development of teaching programs in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and disciplines closely allied to the food and agriculture system to increase the number of trained individuals with an expertise in agricultural biosecurity.

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