Agricultural programs & laws

Agricultural programs & laws

Of or pertaining to laws, political programs or schemes related to agriculture.

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Agricultural programs & laws

Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Re

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

This Act is P.L. 105-185 (June 23, 1998) which reauthorized and revised federally supported agricultural research, education, and extension programs. The Act built upon reforms that were made in the ...

Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Servic

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

A former USDA agency that was responsible for administering farm price and income support programs as well as some conservation and forestry cost-sharing program. Local offices are maintained in ...

Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

This Act is P.L. 83-480 (July 10, 1954) which is commonly referred to as "PL 480" and "Food for Peace." The law established what continues to be the primary U.S. overseas food assistance program. The ...

Agricultural Trade Office

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

The Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 directed the establishment of trade offices in major centers of commerce throughout the world. Agricultural trade offices are operated by the Foreign Agricultural ...

Agricultural zoning

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

A designation intended to protect farmland and farming activities from incompatible nonfarm uses. Agricultural zoning can specify many factors, such as the uses allowed, minimum farm size, the number ...

Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

This Act is P.L. 93-86 (August 10, 1973) which was the 4-year farm bill that adopted target prices and deficiency payments as a tool that would support farm income but reduce forfeitures to the ...

Agriculture and Food Act of 1981

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

This Act is P.L. 97-98 (December 22, 1981) which was the 4-year omnibus farm bill that continued and modified commodity programs through 1985. It set specific target prices for 4 years, eliminated ...