r/title-7-AGRICULTURE wiki — defined terms

“university” applies in that section

the term “university” means— (1) a land grant university established under the Act of July 2, 1862 (known as the “First Morrill Act”; 12 Stat. 503 , chapter 130; 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.); (2) a land grant university established under the Act of August 30, 1890 (known as the “Second Morrill Act”; 26 Stat. 419 , chapter 841; 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.); (3) the Tuskegee Institute; and (4) any other support research organization. (f) Funding (1) There are authorized to be appropriated each fiscal year such sums as are necessary to carry out this section. (2) The Secretary is authorized to accept funds from non-Federal sources to carry out the activities authorized by this section.

“major regulation” applies in that section

the term “major regulation” means any regulation that the Secretary of Agriculture estimates is likely to have an annual impact on the economy of the United States of $100,000,000 in 1994 dollars.

“regulatory function” applies in that section

The term “regulatory function” means the making, prescribing, issuing, or promulgating of a regulatory order; and includes (1) determining whether such making, prescribing, issuing, or promulgating is authorized or required by law, and (2) any action which is required or authorized to be performed before, after, or in connection with, such determining, making, prescribing, issuing, or promulgating.

“regulatory order” applies in that section

The term “regulatory order” means an order, marketing agreement, standard, permit, license, registration, suspension or revocation of a permit, license, or registration, certificate, award, rule or regulation, if it has the force and effect of law, and if it may be made, prescribed, issued, or promulgated only after notice and hearing or opportunity for hearing have been given.;

“qualified item of personal property” applies in that section

the term “qualified item of personal property” means— (1) an animal; (2) an animal product; (3) a plant; or (4) a plant product. (b) General authority Except as provided in subsection (c), notwithstanding chapter 5 of subtitle I of title 40, the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics, in managing personal property for the purpose of carrying out the research functions of the Department, may exchange, sell, or otherwise dispose of any qualified item of personal property, including by way of public auction, and may retain and apply the sale or other proceeds, without further appropriation and without fiscal year limitation, in whole or in partial …

“conference” applies in that section

the term “conference”— (1) means a meeting that— (A) is held for consultation, education, awareness, or discussion; (B) includes participants from at least one agency of the Department of Agriculture; (C) is held in whole or in part at a facility outside of an agency of the Department of Agriculture; and (D) involves costs associated with travel and lodging for some participants; and (2) does not include any training program that is continuing education or a curriculum-based educational program, provided that such training program is held independent of a conference of a non-governmental organization.

“farm number” applies in that section

The term “farm number” has the meaning given the term in section 718.2 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on December 20, 2018 ). (b) Farm number (1) In general The Secretary shall provide for the assignment of a farm number to any farm operator who provides any form of eligible documentation for purposes of demonstrating that the farm operator has control of the land for purposes of defining that land as a farm. (2) Eligibility Any farm number provided under paragraph (1) shall be sufficient to satisfy any requirement of the Secretary to have a farm number to participate in a program of the Secretary.

“beginning farmer or rancher” applies in that section

The term “beginning farmer or rancher” means a person that— (A) (i) has not operated a farm or ranch; or (ii) has operated a farm or ranch for not more than 10 years; and (B) meets such other criteria as the Secretary may establish. (3) Department

“Department” applies in that section

The term “Department” means the Department of Agriculture. (4) Secretary

“eligible entity” applies in that section

the term “eligible entity” means any of the following: (A) Any community-based organization, network, or coalition of community-based organizations that— (i) has demonstrated experience in providing agricultural education or other agriculturally related services to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers and veteran farmers or ranchers; (ii) has provided to the Secretary documentary evidence of work with, and on behalf of, socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers and veteran farmers or ranchers during the 3-year period preceding the submission of an application for assistance under this subsection; and (iii) does not engage in activities prohibited under section 501(c)(3) of title 26 …

“Secretary” applies in that section

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (5) Socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher

“socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher” applies in that section

The term “socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher” means a farmer or rancher who is a member of a socially disadvantaged group. (6) Socially disadvantaged group

“socially disadvantaged group” applies in that section

The term “socially disadvantaged group” means a group whose members have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice because of their identity as members of a group without regard to their individual qualities. (7) Veteran farmer or rancher

“veteran farmer or rancher” applies in that section

The term “veteran farmer or rancher” means a farmer or rancher who has served in the Armed Forces (as defined in section 101(10) of title 38 ) and who— (A) has not operated a farm or ranch; (B) has operated a farm or ranch for not more than 10 years; or (C) is a veteran (as defined in section 101 of that title) who has first obtained status as a veteran (as so defined) during the most recent 10-year period.

“socially disadvantaged producer” applies in that section

the term “socially disadvantaged producer” means a producer who is a member of a group whose members have been subjected to racial, ethnic, or gender prejudice because of their identity as members of a group without regard to their individual qualities.

“Board” applies in that section

The term “Board” means the General Administration Board of the Graduate School. (3) Director

“Director” applies in that section

The term “Director” means the Director of the Graduate School. (4) Secretary

“Graduate School” applies in that section

The term “Graduate School” means the Graduate School of the Department of Agriculture. (2) Board

“Secretary” applies in that section

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (b) Operation as nonappropriated fund instrumentality (1) Cease operations Not later than October 1, 2009 , the Secretary of Agriculture shall cease to maintain or operate a nonappropriated fund instrumentality of the United States to develop, administer, or provide educational training and professional development activities, including educational activities for Federal agencies, Federal employees, non-profit organizations, other entities, and members of the general public.

“student intern” applies in that section

the term “student intern” means a person who— (A) is employed by the Department of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the “Department”) to assist scientific, professional, administrative, or technical employees of the Department; and (B) is a student in good standing at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001 of title 20 ) pursuing a course of study related to the field in which the person is employed by the Department.

“Secretary concerned” applies in that section

the term “Secretary concerned” means— (1) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to an animal used for purposes of official inspections by the Department of Agriculture; and (2) the Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to an animal used for purposes of official inspections by the Department of Homeland Security.

“socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher” applies in that section

the term “socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher” has the meaning given the term in section 2003(e) of this title . (c) Compilation of program participation data (1) Annual requirement For each county and State in the United States, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall annually compile program application and participation rate data regarding socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers by computing for each program of the Department of Agriculture that serves agricultural producers and landowners— (A) raw numbers of applicants and participants by race, ethnicity, and gender, subject to appropriate privacy protections, as determined by the …

“advisory committee” applies throughout its chapter

the term “advisory committee” means any committee, board, commission, council, conference, panel, task force, or other similar group, or any subcommittee or other subgroup thereof that is established or utilized by the Department of Agriculture in the interest of obtaining advice or recommendations for the President or the Department of Agriculture, except that such term excludes any committee which (A) is composed wholly of full-time officers or employees of the Federal Government, (B) is established by statute or reorganization plan, or (C) is established by the President.

“Department of Agriculture” applies throughout its chapter

the term “Department of Agriculture” means the United States Department of Agriculture; and;

“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter

the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States;

“association of producers” applies throughout its chapter

The term “association of producers” means any association of producers of agricultural products engaged in marketing, bargaining, shipping, or processing as defined in section 1141j(a) of title 12 , or in section 291 of this title . (B) Inclusion

“handler” applies throughout its chapter

The term “handler” means any person engaged in the business or practice of (i) acquiring agricultural products from producers or associations of producers for processing or sale; or (ii) grading, packaging, handling, storing, or processing agricultural products received from producers or associations of producers; or (iii) contracting or negotiating contracts or other arrangements, written or oral, with or on behalf of producers or associations of producers with respect to the production or marketing of any agricultural product; or (iv) acting as an agent or broker for a handler in the performance of any function or act specified in clause (i), (ii), or (iii).

“producer” applies throughout its chapter

The term “producer” means a person engaged in the production of agricultural products as a farmer, planter, rancher, dairyman, fruit, vegetable, or nut grower.

“asexually reproduced” applies throughout its chapter

The term “asexually reproduced” means produced by a method of plant propagation using vegetative material (other than seed) from a single parent, including cuttings, grafting, tissue culture, and propagation by root division. (2) Basic seed

“basic seed” applies throughout its chapter

The term “basic seed” means the seed planted to produce certified or commercial seed. (3) Breeder

“breeder” applies throughout its chapter

The term “breeder” means the person who directs the final breeding creating a variety or who discovers and develops a variety. If the actions are conducted by an agent on behalf of a principal, the principal, rather than the agent, shall be considered the breeder. The term does not include a person who redevelops or rediscovers a variety the existence of which is publicly known or a matter of common knowledge. (4) Essentially derived variety (A) In general

“essentially derived variety” applies throughout its chapter

The term “essentially derived variety” means a variety that— (i) is predominantly derived from another variety (referred to in this paragraph as the “initial variety”) or from a variety that is predominantly derived from the initial variety, while retaining the expression of the essential characteristics that result from the genotype or combination of genotypes of the initial variety; (ii) is clearly distinguishable from the initial variety; and (iii) except for differences that result from the act of derivation, conforms to the initial variety in the expression of the essential characteristics that result from the genotype or combination of genotypes of the initial variety.

“kind” applies in that section

The term “kind” means one or more related species or subspecies singly or collectively known by one common name, such as soybean, flax, or radish. (6) Seed The term “seed”, with respect to a tuber propagated variety, means the tuber or the part of the tuber used for propagation. (7) Sexually reproduced

“sexually reproduced” applies in that section

The term “sexually reproduced” includes any production of a variety by seed, but does not include the production of a variety by tuber propagation. (8) Tuber propagated

“this country” applies in that section

The terms “United States” and “this country” mean the United States, the territories and possessions of the United States, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (10) Variety

“tuber propagated” applies in that section

The term “tuber propagated” means propagated by a tuber or a part of a tuber. (9) United States

“United States” applies in that section

The terms “United States” and “this country” mean the United States, the territories and possessions of the United States, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (10) Variety

“variety” applies in that section

The term “variety” means a plant grouping within a single botanical taxon of the lowest known rank, that, without regard to whether the conditions for plant variety protection are fully met, can be defined by the expression of the characteristics resulting from a given genotype or combination of genotypes, distinguished from any other plant grouping by the expression of at least one characteristic and considered as a unit with regard to the suitability of the plant grouping for being propagated unchanged. A variety may be represented by seed, transplants, plants, tubers, tissue culture plantlets, and other matter.

“owner” applies in that section

the term “owner” shall include any licensee of the owner. (3) Paragraph (2) shall apply to contracts entered into with respect to plant varieties protected under this chapter as in effect on the day before the effective date of this provision as well as plant varieties protected under this chapter as amended by the Plant Variety Protection Act Amendments of 1994. (4) Nothing in this subsection shall affect any other rights or remedies of producers or owners that may exist under other Federal or State laws.

“perform without authority” applies in that section

the term “perform without authority” includes performance without authority by any State, any instrumentality of a State, and any officer or employee of a State or instrumentality of a State acting in the official capacity of the officer or employee. Any State, and any such instrumentality, officer, or employee, shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter in the same manner and to the same extent as any nongovernmental entity.

“handler” applies throughout its chapter

The term “handler” means any person (except a common or contract carrier of potatoes owned by another person) who handles potatoes in a manner specified in a plan issued pursuant to this chapter or in the rules and regulations issued thereunder.;

“importer” applies throughout its chapter

The term “importer” means any person who imports tablestock, frozen, or processed potatoes for ultimate consumption by humans or seed potatoes into the United States.

“person” applies throughout its chapter

The term “person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity.;

“potatoes” applies throughout its chapter

The term “potatoes” means all varieties of Irish potatoes grown by producers in the 50 States of the United States, and grown in foreign countries and imported into the United States.;

“producer” applies throughout its chapter

The term “producer” means any person engaged in the growing of five or more acres of potatoes.;

“promotion” applies throughout its chapter

The term “promotion” means any action taken by the National Potato Promotion Board, pursuant to this chapter, to present a favorable image for potatoes to the public with the express intent of improving their competitive positions and stimulating sales of potatoes and shall include, but shall not be limited to, paid advertising.;

“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.;

“emergency medical services” applies in that section

The term “emergency medical services” means resources used by a public or nonprofit entity to deliver medical care outside of a medical facility under emergency conditions that occur as a result of— (A) the condition of a patient; or (B) a natural disaster or related condition. (2) Inclusion

“tribally designated housing entity” applies in that section

the term “tribally designated housing entity” has the meaning given the term in section 4103 of title 25 . (b) In general The Secretary shall, in coordination with the Office of Tribal Relations established under section 6921 1 of this title, provide technical assistance to improve access by Tribal entities to rural development programs funded by the Department of Agriculture through available cooperative agreement authorities of the Secretary.

“case” applies throughout its chapter

The term “case” means a standard shipping package containing thirty dozen eggs.;

“commerce” applies throughout its chapter

The term “commerce” means interstate, foreign, or intrastate commerce.;

“commercial eggs” applies throughout its chapter

The term “commercial eggs” or “eggs” means eggs from domesticated chickens which are sold for human consumption either in shell egg form or for further processing into egg products.;

“consumer education” applies throughout its chapter

The term “consumer education” means any action to advance the image or desirability of eggs, egg products, spent fowl, or products of spent fowl.;

“egg producer” applies throughout its chapter

The term “egg producer” means the person owning laying hens engaged in the production of commercial eggs.;

“egg products” applies throughout its chapter

The term “egg products” means products produced, in whole or in part, from eggs.;

“eggs” applies throughout its chapter

The term “commercial eggs” or “eggs” means eggs from domesticated chickens which are sold for human consumption either in shell egg form or for further processing into egg products.;

“handler” applies throughout its chapter

The term “handler” means any person, specified in the order or the rules and regulations issued thereunder, who receives or otherwise acquires eggs from an egg producer, and processes, prepares for marketing, or markets, such eggs, including eggs of his own production.

“hatchery operator” applies throughout its chapter

The term “hatchery operator” means any person engaged in the production of egg-type baby chicks.;

“hatching eggs” applies throughout its chapter

The term “hatching eggs” means eggs intended for use by hatcheries for the production of baby chicks.;

“hen” applies throughout its chapter

The term “hen” or “laying hen” means a domesticated female chicken twenty weeks of age or over, raised primarily for the production of commercial eggs.;

“laying hen” applies throughout its chapter

The term “hen” or “laying hen” means a domesticated female chicken twenty weeks of age or over, raised primarily for the production of commercial eggs.;

“marketing” applies throughout its chapter

The term “marketing” means the sale or other disposition of commercial eggs, egg products, spent fowl, or products of spent fowl, in any channel of commerce.;

“person” applies throughout its chapter

The term “person” means any individual, group of individuals, partnership, corporation, association, cooperative, or any other entity.;

“products of spent fowl” applies throughout its chapter

The term “products of spent fowl” means commercial products produced from spent fowl.;

“promotion” applies throughout its chapter

The term “promotion” means any action, including paid advertising, to advance the image or desirability of eggs, egg products, spent fowl, or products of spent fowl.;

“research” applies throughout its chapter

The term “research” means any type of research to advance the image, desirability, marketability, production, or quality of eggs, egg products, spent fowl, or products of spent fowl.;

“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture or any other officer or employee of the Department of Agriculture to whom there has heretofore been delegated, or to whom there may hereafter be delegated, the authority to act in his stead.;

“spent fowl” applies throughout its chapter

The term “spent fowl” means hens which have been in production of commercial eggs and have been removed from such production for slaughter.;

“started pullet” applies throughout its chapter

The term “started pullet” means a hen less than twenty weeks of age.;

“started pullet dealer” applies throughout its chapter

The term “started pullet dealer” means any person engaged in the sale of started pullets.;

“United States” applies throughout its chapter

The term “United States” means the forty-eight contiguous States of the United States of America and the District of Columbia.;

“cooperative agreement” applies in that section

The term “cooperative agreement” means a written agreement between a Federal agency and a State agency entered into pursuant to this section. (2) Federal agency

“Federal agency” applies in that section

The term “Federal agency” means a department, agency, or bureau of the Federal Government responsible for administering or managing Federal lands under its jurisdiction. (3) Federal lands

“Federal lands” applies in that section

The term “Federal lands” means lands managed by or under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government. (4) Integrated management system

“integrated management systems” applies in that section

The term “integrated management systems” means a system for the planning and implementation of a program, using an interdisciplinary approach, to select a method for containing or controlling an undesirable plant species or group of species using all available methods, including— (A) education; (B) preventive measures; (C) physical or mechanical methods; (D) biological agents; (E) herbicide methods; (F) cultural methods; and (G) general land management practices such as manipulation of livestock or wildlife grazing strategies or improving wildlife or livestock habitat. (5) Interdisciplinary approach

“interdisciplinary approach” applies in that section

The term “interdisciplinary approach” means an approach to making decisions regarding the containment or control of an undesirable plant species or group of species, which— (A) includes participation by personnel of Federal or State agencies with experience in areas including weed science, range science, wildlife biology, land management, and forestry; and (B) includes consideration of— (i) the most efficient and effective method of containing or controlling the undesirable plant species; (ii) scientific evidence and current technology; (iii) the physiology and habitat of a plant species; and (iv) the economic, social, and ecological consequences of implementing the program.

“State agency” applies in that section

The term “State agency” means a State department of agriculture, or other State agency or political subdivision thereof, responsible for the administration or implementation of undesirable plants laws of a State. (7) Undesirable plant species

“undesirable plants” applies in that section

The term “undesirable plants” means plant species that are classified as undesirable, noxious, harmful, exotic, injurious, or poisonous, pursuant to State or Federal law. Species listed as endangered by the Endangered Species Act of 1973 [ 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.] shall not be designated as undesirable plants under this section and shall not include plants indigenous to an area where control measures are to be taken under this section.

“beef” applies throughout its chapter

the term “beef” means flesh of cattle;

“beef products” applies throughout its chapter

the term “beef products” means edible products produced in whole or in part from beef, exclusive of milk and products made therefrom;

“Board” applies throughout its chapter

the term “Board” means the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board established under section 2904(1) of this title ;

“cattle” applies throughout its chapter

the term “cattle” means live domesticated bovine animals regardless of age;

“Committee” applies throughout its chapter

the term “Committee” means the Beef Promotion Operating Committee established under section 2904(5) of this title ;

“consumer information” applies throughout its chapter

the term “consumer information” means nutritional data and other information that will assist consumers and other persons in making evaluations and decisions regarding the purchasing, preparing, and use of beef and beef products;

“Department” applies throughout its chapter

the term “Department” means the Department of Agriculture. 1;

“importer” applies throughout its chapter

the term “importer” means any person who imports cattle, beef, or beef products from outside the United States;

“industry information” applies throughout its chapter

the term “industry information” means information and programs that will lead to the development of new markets, marketing strategies, increased efficiency, and activities to enhance the image of the cattle industry; (10) The 2

“order” applies throughout its chapter

term “order” means a beef promotion and research order issued under section 2903 of this title . 1;

“person” applies throughout its chapter

the term “person” means any individual, group of individuals, partnership, corporation, association, cooperative, or any other entity;

“producer” applies throughout its chapter

the term “producer” means any person who owns or acquires ownership of cattle, except that a person shall not be considered to be a producer if the person’s only share in the proceeds of a sale of cattle or beef is a sales commission, handling fee, or other service fee;

“promotion” applies throughout its chapter

the term “promotion” means any action, including paid advertising, to advance the image and desirability of beef and beef products with the express intent of improving the competitive position and stimulating sales of beef and beef products in the marketplace;

“qualified State beef council” applies throughout its chapter

the term “qualified State beef council” means a beef promotion entity that is authorized by State statute or is organized and operating within a State, that receives voluntary contributions and conducts beef promotion, research, and consumer information programs, and that is recognized by the Board as the beef promotion entity within such State;

“research” applies throughout its chapter

the term “research” means studies testing the effectiveness of market development and promotion efforts, studies relating to the nutritional value of beef and beef products, other related food science research, and new product development;

“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter

the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture; (17) The 2

“State” applies throughout its chapter

term “State” means each of the 50 States; and;

“United States” applies throughout its chapter

the term “United States” means the several States and the District of Columbia.

“direct marketing from farmers to consumers” applies throughout its chapter

the term “direct marketing from farmers to consumers” shall mean the marketing of agricultural commodities at any marketplace (including, but not limited to, roadside stands, city markets, and vehicles used for house-to-house marketing of agricultural commodities) established and maintained for the purpose of enabling farmers to sell (either individually or through a farmers’ organization directly representing the farmers who produced the commodities being sold) their agricultural commodities directly to individual consumers, or organizations representing consumers, in a manner calculated to lower the cost and increase the quality of food to such consumers while providing increased …

“Advisory Board” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Advisory Board” means the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board.;

“agricultural research” applies throughout its chapter

The term “agricultural research” means research in the food and agricultural sciences.;

“aquaculture” applies throughout its chapter

The term “aquaculture” means the propagation and rearing of aquacultural species, including, but not limited to, any species of finfish, mollusk, or crustacean (or other aquatic invertebrate), amphibian, reptile, ornamental fish, or aquatic plant, in controlled or selected environments. (4) College and university.— (A) In general .—

“college” applies throughout its chapter

The terms “college” and “university” mean an educational institution in any State which (i) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, (ii) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education, (iii) provides an educational program for which a bachelor’s degree or any other higher degree is awarded, (iv) is a public or other nonprofit institution, and (v) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association. (B) Inclusions .—

“cooperating forestry school” applies throughout its chapter

The term “cooperating forestry school” means an institution— (i) that is eligible to receive funds under Public Law 87–788 (commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act; 16 U.S.C. 582a et seq.); and (ii) with respect to which the Secretary has not received a declaration of the intent of that institution to not be considered a cooperating forestry school. (B) Termination of declaration .— A declaration of the intent of an institution to not be considered a cooperating forestry school submitted to the Secretary shall be in effect until September 30, 2018 .;

“cooperative extension services” applies throughout its chapter

The term “cooperative extension services” means the organizations established at the land-grant colleges and universities under the Smith-Lever Act of May 8, 1914 ( 38 Stat. 372–374 , as amended; 7 U.S.C. 341–349 ), and section 209(b) of the Act of October 26, 1974 ( 88 Stat. 1428 , as amended; D.C. Code, sec. 31–1719(b)).;

“Department of Agriculture” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Department of Agriculture” means the United States Department of Agriculture.;

“education” applies throughout its chapter

The terms “teaching” and “education” mean formal classroom instruction, laboratory instruction, and practicum experience in the food and agricultural sciences and matters relating thereto (such as faculty development, student recruitment and services, curriculum development, instructional materials and equipment, and innovative teaching methodologies) conducted by colleges and universities offering baccalaureate or higher degrees.

“extension” applies throughout its chapter

The term “extension” means the informal education programs conducted in the States in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture. (9) Food and agricultural sciences .—

“food and agricultural sciences” applies throughout its chapter

The term “food and agricultural sciences” means basic, applied, and developmental research, extension, and teaching activities in food and fiber, agricultural, renewable energy and natural resources, forestry, and physical and social sciences, including activities relating to the following: (A) Animal health, production, and well-being. (B) Plant health and production. (C) Animal and plant germ plasm collection and preservation. (D) Aquaculture. (E) Food safety. (F) Soil, water, and related resource conservation and improvement. (G) Forestry, horticulture, and range management. (H) Nutritional sciences and promotion.

“Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities” means colleges or universities— (i) that qualify as Hispanic-serving institutions; (ii) that offer associate, bachelors, or other accredited degree programs in agriculture-related fields; and (iii) with respect to which the Secretary has not received a declaration of the intent of a college or university to not be considered a Hispanic-serving agricultural college or university. (B) Exception .— The term “Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities” does not include 1862 institutions (as defined in section 7601 of this title ).

“Hispanic-serving institution” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Hispanic-serving institution” has the meaning given the term in section 1101a of title 20 . (12) Insular area .—

“insular area” applies throughout its chapter

The term “insular area” means— (A) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; (B) Guam; (C) American Samoa; (D) the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; (E) the Federated States of Micronesia; (F) the Republic of the Marshall Islands; (G) the Republic of Palau; and (H) the Virgin Islands of the United States.;

“land-grant colleges and universities” applies throughout its chapter

The term “land-grant colleges and universities” means those institutions eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 ( 12 Stat. 503–505 , as amended; 7 U.S.C. 301–305 , 307 and 308), or the Act of August 30, 1890 ( 26 Stat. 417–419 , as amended; 7 U.S.C. 321–326 and 328), including Tuskegee University. (14) NLGCA institution; non-land-grant college of agriculture.— (A) In general.— (i) Definition .—

“NLGCA Institution” applies throughout its chapter

The terms “NLGCA Institution” and “non-land-grant college of agriculture” mean a public college or university offering a baccalaureate or higher degree in the study of agricultural sciences, forestry, or both in any area of study specified in clause (ii). (ii) Clarification .— For purposes of clause (i), an area of study specified in this clause is any of the following: (I) Agriculture. (II) Agricultural business and management. (III) Agricultural economics. (IV) Agricultural mechanization. (V) Agricultural production operations. (VI) Aquaculture. (VII) Agricultural and food products processing. (VIII) Agricultural and domestic animal services. (IX) Equestrian or equine studies.

“non-land-grant college of agriculture” applies throughout its chapter

The terms “NLGCA Institution” and “non-land-grant college of agriculture” mean a public college or university offering a baccalaureate or higher degree in the study of agricultural sciences, forestry, or both in any area of study specified in clause (ii). (ii) Clarification .— For purposes of clause (i), an area of study specified in this clause is any of the following: (I) Agriculture. (II) Agricultural business and management. (III) Agricultural economics. (IV) Agricultural mechanization. (V) Agricultural production operations. (VI) Aquaculture. (VII) Agricultural and food products processing. (VIII) Agricultural and domestic animal services. (IX) Equestrian or equine studies.

“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States. (16) State .—

“State” applies throughout its chapter

The term “State” means— (A) a State; (B) the District of Columbia; and (C) any insular area.;

“State agricultural experiment stations” applies throughout its chapter

The term “State agricultural experiment stations” means those institutions eligible to receive funds under the Act of March 2, 1887 ( 24 Stat. 440–442 , as amended; 7 U.S.C. 361a–361i ).;

“State cooperative agents” applies throughout its chapter

The term “State cooperative institutions” or “State cooperative agents” means institutions or agents designated by— (A) the Act of July 2, 1862 ( 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), commonly known as the First Morrill Act; (B) the Act of August 30, 1890 ( 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), commonly known as the Second Morrill Act, including Tuskegee University; (C) the Act of March 2, 1887 ( 7 U.S.C. 361a et seq.), commonly known as the Hatch Act of 1887; (D) the Act of May 8, 1914 ( 7 U.S.C. 341 et seq.), commonly known as the Smith-Lever Act; (E) the Act of October 10, 1962 ( 16 U.S.C.

“State cooperative institutions” applies throughout its chapter

The term “State cooperative institutions” or “State cooperative agents” means institutions or agents designated by— (A) the Act of July 2, 1862 ( 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), commonly known as the First Morrill Act; (B) the Act of August 30, 1890 ( 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), commonly known as the Second Morrill Act, including Tuskegee University; (C) the Act of March 2, 1887 ( 7 U.S.C. 361a et seq.), commonly known as the Hatch Act of 1887; (D) the Act of May 8, 1914 ( 7 U.S.C. 341 et seq.), commonly known as the Smith-Lever Act; (E) the Act of October 10, 1962 ( 16 U.S.C.

“sustainable agriculture” applies throughout its chapter

The term “sustainable agriculture” means an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will, over the long-term— (A) satisfy human food and fiber needs; (B) enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agriculture economy depends; (C) make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources and on-farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls; (D) sustain the economic viability of farm operations; and (E) enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole. (20) Teaching and education .—

“teaching” applies throughout its chapter

The terms “teaching” and “education” mean formal classroom instruction, laboratory instruction, and practicum experience in the food and agricultural sciences and matters relating thereto (such as faculty development, student recruitment and services, curriculum development, instructional materials and equipment, and innovative teaching methodologies) conducted by colleges and universities offering baccalaureate or higher degrees.

“university” applies throughout its chapter

The terms “college” and “university” mean an educational institution in any State which (i) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, (ii) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education, (iii) provides an educational program for which a bachelor’s degree or any other higher degree is awarded, (iv) is a public or other nonprofit institution, and (v) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association. (B) Inclusions .—

“solar energy” applies throughout this title

the term “solar energy” means energy derived from sources (other than fossil fuels) and technologies included in the Federal Non-Nuclear 3 Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, as amended [ 42 U.S.C. 5901 et seq.].

“qualified entity” applies in that section

The term “qualified entity” means— (A) a for-profit or nonprofit entity located in the United States that, or an individual who, operates a veterinary clinic providing veterinary services— (i) in a rural area, as defined in section 1991(a) of this title ; and (ii) in a veterinarian shortage situation; (B) a State, national, allied, or regional veterinary organization or specialty board recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association; (C) a college or school of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association; (D) a university research foundation or veterinary medical foundation; (E) a department of veterinary science or department of comparative …

“veterinarian shortage situation” applies in that section

The term “veterinarian shortage situation” means a veterinarian shortage situation as determined by the Secretary under section 3151a of this title . (b) Establishment (1) Competitive grants The Secretary shall carry out a program to make competitive grants to qualified entities that carry out programs or activities described in paragraph (2) for the purpose of developing, implementing, and sustaining veterinary services.

“institution of higher education” applies in that section

The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1001 of title 20 . (B) Secondary school

“secondary school” applies in that section

The term “secondary school” has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of title 20 . (2) Agriscience and agribusiness education The Secretary shall— (A) promote and strengthen secondary education and 2-year postsecondary education in agriscience and agribusiness in order to help ensure the existence in the United States of a qualified workforce to serve the food and agricultural sciences system; and (B) promote complementary and synergistic linkages among secondary, 2-year postsecondary, and higher education programs in the food and agricultural sciences in order to promote excellence in education and encourage more young Americans to pursue and complete a baccalaureate or higher degree …

“sustainable agriculture” applies in that section

the term “sustainable agriculture” has the meaning given that term in section 3103 of this title .

“covered program” applies in that section

the term “covered program” means agricultural research, extension, education, and related programs or grants established or available under any of the following: (1) Subsections (b), (c), and (d) of section 343 of this title . (2) The Hatch Act of 1887 ( 7 U.S.C. 361a et seq.). (3) Sections 3221, 3222, and 3222b of this title. (4) Public Law 87–788 (commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act; 16 U.S.C. 582a et seq.). (d) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting eligibility for a capacity and infrastructure program specified in section 6971(f)(1)(C) of this title that is not a covered program.

“animal health research capacity” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “animal health research capacity” means the capacity of an eligible institution to conduct animal health and disease research, as determined by the Secretary.

“dean” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “dean” means the dean of an accredited school or college of veterinary medicine;

“director” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “director” means the director of a State agricultural experiment station which qualifies as an eligible institution; and;

“eligible institution” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “eligible institution” means an accredited school or college of veterinary medicine or a State agricultural experiment station that conducts animal health and disease research;

“covered fiscal year” applies in that section

The term “covered fiscal year” means the fiscal year for which the qualified eligible institution first received an allocation of $3,000,000 under subparagraph (B)(i). (ii) Other eligible institution

“other eligible institution” applies in that section

The term “other eligible institution” means an eligible institution, other than the qualified eligible institution, receiving an allocation of funds under this section. (iii) Qualified eligible institution

“qualified eligible institution” applies in that section

The term “qualified eligible institution” means the eligible institution described in subparagraph (B)(i). (B) Fiscal year 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022 (i) In general Subject to clause (ii), for 1 of fiscal year 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022, if the calculation under paragraph (3)(B) would result in a distribution for a fiscal year of less than $3,000,000 to an eligible institution that first received funds under this section on a date occurring after February 7, 2014 , and before September 30, 2018 , that institution shall receive an allocation of $3,000,000 for that fiscal year.

“covered fiscal year” applies in that section

The term “covered fiscal year” means the fiscal year for which the qualified eligible institution first received an allocation of $3,000,000 under clause (ii)(I). (II) Other eligible institution

“other eligible institution” applies in that section

The term “other eligible institution” means an eligible institution, other than the qualified eligible institution, receiving an allocation of funds under this section. (III) Qualified eligible institution

“qualified eligible institution” applies in that section

The term “qualified eligible institution” means the eligible institution described in clause (ii)(I). (ii) Fiscal year 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022 (I) In general Subject to subclause (II), for 1 of fiscal year 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022, if the calculation under subparagraph (C) would result in a distribution for a fiscal year of less than $3,000,000 to an eligible institution that first received funds under this section on a date occurring after February 7, 2014 , and before September 30, 2018 , that institution shall receive an allocation of $3,000,000 for that fiscal year.

“eligible institution” applies in that section

The term “eligible institution” means a college eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 ( 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.) (commonly known as the “Second Morrill Act”), including Tuskegee University. (2) Formula funds

“formula funds” applies in that section

The term “formula funds” means the formula allocation funds distributed to eligible institutions under sections 3221 and 3222 of this title. (b) Determination of non-Federal sources of funds Not later than September 30, 1999 , each eligible institution shall submit to the Secretary a report describing for fiscal year 1999— (1) the sources of non-Federal funds made available by the State to the eligible institution for agricultural research, extension, and education to meet the requirements of this section; and (2) the amount of such funds generally available from each source.

“Indian tribe” applies in that section

The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given such term in section 5304 of title 25 ). 1 (2) Land-grant college or university

“land-grant college or university” applies in that section

The term “land-grant college or university” includes a 1994 Institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 ( Public Law 103–382 ; 7 U.S.C. 301 note)). (3) Tribal student

“Tribal student” applies in that section

The term “Tribal student” means a student at a land-grant college or university that is a member of an Indian tribe. (b) New beginning initiative (1) Authorization The Secretary may make competitive grants to land-grant colleges and universities to provide identifiable support specifically targeted for Tribal students. (2) Application A land-grant college or university that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require.

“endowment fund” applies in that section

the term “endowment fund” means the Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities Fund established under subsection (b). (b) Endowment (1) In general The Secretary of the Treasury shall establish in accordance with this subsection a Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities Fund. (2) Agreements The Secretary of the Treasury may enter into such agreements as are necessary to carry out this subsection. (3) Deposit to the endowment fund The Secretary of the Treasury shall deposit in the endowment fund any— (A) amounts made available through Acts of appropriations, which shall be the endowment fund corpus; and (B) interest earned on the endowment fund corpus.

“1862 Institution” applies in that section

The terms “1862 Institution”, “1890 Institution”, and “1994 Institution” have the meanings given the terms in section 7601 of this title . (2) Covered Institution

“1890 Institution” applies in that section

The terms “1862 Institution”, “1890 Institution”, and “1994 Institution” have the meanings given the terms in section 7601 of this title . (2) Covered Institution

“1994 Institution” applies in that section

The terms “1862 Institution”, “1890 Institution”, and “1994 Institution” have the meanings given the terms in section 7601 of this title . (2) Covered Institution

“covered Institution” applies in that section

The term “covered Institution” means— (A) an 1862 Institution; (B) an 1890 Institution; (C) a 1994 Institution; (D) an NLGCA Institution; (E) a Hispanic-serving agricultural college or university; and (F) a cooperating forestry school. (3) Developing country

“developing country” applies in that section

The term “developing country” means a country, as determined by the Secretary using a gross national income per capita test selected by the Secretary. (4) International partner institution

“international partner institution” applies in that section

The term “international partner institution” means an agricultural higher education institution in a developing country that is performing, or desiring to perform, activities similar to agricultural research, extension, and teaching activities carried out through covered Institutions in the United States.