1: Economic Opportunities
ENHANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS Other Information:
Expanding markets for agricultural products is critical to the long-term economic health and prosperity of our food and agricultural
sector. U.S. farmers have a wealth of natural resources, cutting edge technologies, and a supporting infrastructure that result
in a production capacity beyond domestic needs. This capacity can be used to expand global markets and in the development
of new uses for agriculture in industrial and pharmaceutical markets. ARS will conduct research and transfer technologies
designed to generate new knowledge; increase productivity; improve production systems; enhance resource efficiencies; improve
processing quality, performance, and value of commodities; and develop technologies to reduce non-tariff trade barriers. The
national needs for scientific agricultural information will be met in a timely manner. U.S. agricultural producers and processors
of all sizes will have access to current knowledge and technologies. Because trade issues are global, ARS will expand collaboration
with foreign research institutions. The outcomes will be technologies and practices that encourage trade in agricultural products
and mitigate non-tariff barriers to such commerce.
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