How should agricultural product development, marketing and research-related issues be addressed in the next farm bill?
The challenge here is the creation of new markets and direct marketing vehicles for agricultural products, which will mean the development of rural business infrastructure. To this end, the next Farm Bill needs to provide (1) Rural Business Enterprise Grants, (2) Value-Added Producer Grants, and (3) the National Research lnitiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems. More than just listed in the Farm Bill, these programs need to be funded at generous levels and with explicit goals to firmly address the unique needs of small and medium-sized farmers, as well as beginning farmers and ranchers. These programs should also address the goals of environmental enhancement and rural community development. USDA needs to demonstrate a real commitment to organic research and outreach. USDA should also include major funding for the new Farmers Market Promotion Program and Farm-to-Cafeteria program in its budget requests and endorse them as major farm bill initiatives. Finally, renewable farm-b
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