7 U.S.C. § 7611 — Standards for Federal funding of agricultural research, extension, and education

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