"SEC. 934. TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

"The Extension Service may conduct, with respect to the projects established under this title [probably should be "subtitle"], site surveys, workshops, short courses, training, and technical assistance on such topics as nutrition food preservation and preparation techniques, spacing, depth of seed placement, soil types, and other aspects of subsistence farming operations.

"SEC. 935. TRIBAL CONSULTATION.

"An Indian tribe participating in any subsistence farming program established under this subtitle shall consult with appropriate tribal and Indian Health Service officials regarding the specific dietary needs of the population to be served by the operation of the Indian subsistence farming project.

"SEC. 936. USE OF GRANTS.

"Funds provided under this subtitle may be used for

"(1) the purchase or lease of agricultural machinery, equipment, and tools for the operation of the program;

"(2) the purchase of seeds, fertilizers, and such other resources as may be required for the operation of the program;

"(3) the construction of greenhouses, fences, and other structures or facilities;

"(4) accounting and distribution of produce grown under the program; and

"(5) the employment of persons for the management and operation of the program.

"SEC. 937. AMOUNT AND TERM OF GRANT.

"(a) AMOUNT.-The maximum amount of any grant awarded under this subtitle shall not exceed $50,000. "(b) TERM.-The maximum term of any grant awarded under this subtitle shall be 3 years.

"SEC. 938. OTHER REQUIREMENTS.

"Each recipient of a grant awarded under this subtitle shall

"(1) furnish the Secretary with such information as the Secretary may require to

"(A) evaluate the program for which the grant is made;

"(B) ensure that the grant funds are expended for the purposes for which the grant was made; and

"(C) ensure that the produce grown is distributed to eligible recipients on the reservation; and "(2) submit to the Secretary at the close of the term of the grant a final report that shall include such information as the Secretary may require. "SEC. 939. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

"There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle $2,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1993 through 1995."

[Subtitle C of title IX of Pub. L. 102-237, set out above, effective and to be implemented no later than Feb. 1, 1992, see section 1101(d)(1) of Pub. L. 102-237, set out as an Effective Date of 1991 Amendment note under section 1421 of this title.]

§ 5931. Special grant to study constraints on agricultural trade

(a) Grant required

The Secretary of Agriculture shall provide at least two special grants to land-grant colleges and universities to conduct a study that will evaluate the trade impacts of technical barriers, quality factors, and end-use characteristics in agricultural trade to determine whether such factors are consistent as between commodities. Such study shall be conducted with the objective

(1) to identify and analyze constraints related to end-use characteristics in trade and competition;

(2) to design production and processing techniques to lessen their impacts; and

(3) to identify public policy alternatives, nationally and internationally, that may reduce the impacts of such trade restrictions. (b) Joint development

The Secretary shall ensure that the grants provided for in this section provide for the joint development of the methodology and techniques between the recipients of such grants to meet the objectives set forth in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Report

Not later than 18 months after November 28, 1990, the Secretary shall report the results of the study grants under subsection (a) of this section to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate.

(d) "Land-grant colleges and universities" defined

For purposes of this section, the term “landgrant colleges and universities" has the meaning given to that term in section 3103(10) of this title.

(Pub. L. 101-624, title XVI, § 1678, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3780; Pub. L. 102-237, title IV, § 407(16), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1865.)

AMENDMENTS

1991-Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 102-237 made technical amendment to reference to section 3103(10) of this title to correct reference to corresponding provision of original act.

§ 5932. Pilot project to coordinate food and nutrition education programs

(a) Pilot project

The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish a five-year pilot project to make available grants to not less than two States, on a competitive basis, for the purpose of implementing in such States, a plan that-

(1) provides for the full coordination of the conceptual design and program delivery of food and nutrition education programs for potential participants within the State; and

(2) provides to the greatest extent possible for the coordination of such food and nutrition education programs with related State programs.

(b) Elements of project

In carrying out subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall

(1) provide for enhanced intraagency and interagency coordination in the design and delivery of food and nutrition education programs;

(2) develop more efficient methods, and improved agency organization, to inform the public and persons eligible for food and nutrition programs about such education programs (including those education programs regarding nutrition and management of family re

sources for better nutrition and health) and nutrition education programs available at the Federal, State, and local level; and

(3) provide for an evaluation of the degree to which stated program coordination objectives are being attained, the impact on actual behavioral change of program participants, and the implication of the program outcomes for future public health, budget expenditures, and the general public welfare. (c) Definitions

For purposes of this section:

(1) The term "coordination" means the development and implementation of a consistent and coherent program of nutrition education regarding the receipt and increased beneficial use of the resources made available to persons for food and nutrition programs and, to the extent possible, related State and local food and nutrition programs.

(2) The term "food and nutrition education programs" includes any educational programs or components of the food stamp program, the expanded food and nutrition education program, and such other programs administered by the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary determines necessary to effectively implement the programs required under subsection (a) of this section.

(d) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for each of the fiscal years 1991 through 1995 such sums as may be necessary to carry out the pilot project established under subsection (a) of this section.

(Pub. L. 101-624, title XVI, § 1679, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3780.)

§ 5933. Assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities

(a) Special demonstration grants

(1) In general

The Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with other appropriate Federal agencies, shall make demonstration grants to support cooperative programs between State Cooperative Extension Service agencies and private nonprofit disability organizations to provide on-the-farm agricultural education and assistance directed at accommodating disability in farm operations for individuals with disabilities who are engaged in farming and farm-related occupations and their families.

(2) Eligible services

Grants awarded under paragraph (1) may be used to support programs serving individuals with disabilities, and their families, who are engaged in farming and farm-related occupations.

(3) Eligible programs

Grants awarded under paragraph (1) may be used to initiate, expand, or sustain programs that—

(A) provide direct education and assistance to accommodate disability in farming to individuals with disabilities who engage in farming and farm-related occupations;

(B) provide on-the-farm technical advice concerning the design, fabrication, and use of agricultural and related equipment, machinery, and tools, and assist in the modification of farm worksites, operations, and living arrangements to accommodate individuals with disabilities who engage in farming, farm living and farm-related tasks;

(C) involve community and health care professionals, including Extension Service agents and others, in the early identification of farm and rural families that are in need of services related to the disability of an individual;

(D) provide specialized education programs to enhance the professional competencies of rural agricultural professionals, rehabilitation and health care providers, vocational counselors, and other providers of service to individuals with disabilities, and their families, who engage in farming or farm-related occupations; and

(E) mobilize rural volunteer resources, including peer counseling among farmers with disabilities and rural ingenuity networks promoting cost effective methods or accommodating disabilities in farming and farm-related activities.

(4) Extension Service agencies

Grants shall be awarded under this subsection directly to State Extension Service agencies to enable them to enter into contracts, on a multiyear basis, with private nonprofit community-based direct service organizations to initiate, expand, or sustain cooperative programs described under paragraphs (2) and (3). (5) Minimum amount

A grant awarded under this subsection may not be less than $150,000.

(6) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection

(A) not less than $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991 and 1992; and

(B) not less than $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1993 through 1996.

(b) National grant for technical assistance, training, and dissemination

(1) In general

The Secretary of Agriculture shall award a competitive grant to a national private nonprofit disability organization to enable such organization to provide technical assistance, training, information dissemination and other activities to support community-based direct service programs of on-site rural rehabilitation and assistive technology for individuals with disabilities, and their families, who are engaged in farming or farm-related occupations.

(2) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 to carry out this subsection for each of the fiscal years 1991 through 1996. (Pub. L. 101-624, title XVI, § 1680, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3781.)

§ 5934. Research on honeybee diseases

(a) Sense of Congress

Sec. 6009.

Enforcement.

It is the sense of Congress that(1) diseases affecting the entire honeybee population impact on the ability of honeybees to carry out crop pollination and honey production, and therefore impact negatively on beekeepers, producers and consumers; and

(2) certain diseases (such as those caused by tracheal mite, varroa mite, and the Africanized honeybee) pose a threat to the continued well-being of the general honeybee population, and thus merit further study. (b) Research

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Agriculture shall give priority attention to the funding of research regarding the diseases referred to in subsection (a) of this section that are affecting the honeybee population.

(Pub. L. 101-624, title XVI, § 1681, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3782; Pub. L. 102-237, title IV, § 407(17), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1865.)

(a) In general.

(b) Administrative expenses.

§ 6001. Findings and declaration of policy

(a) Findings

Congress finds that

(1) pecans are a native American nut that is an important food, and is a valuable part of the human diet;

(2) the production of pecans plays a signifi. cant role in the economy of the United States in that pecans are produced by thousands of pecan producers, shelled and processed by numerous shellers and processors, and pecans produced in the United States are consumed by millions of people throughout the United States and foreign countries;

(3) pecans must be high quality, readily available, handled properly, and marketed efficiently to ensure that consumers have an adequate supply of pecans;

(4) the maintenance and expansion of existing markets and development of new markets for pecans are vital to the welfare of pecan producers and those concerned with marketing, using, and producing pecans, as well as to the general economy of the United States, and necessary to ensure the ready availability and efficient marketing of pecans;

(5) there exist established State organizations conducting pecan promotion, research, and industry and consumer education programs that are invaluable to the efforts of promoting the consumption of pecans;

(6) the cooperative development, financing, and implementation of a coordinated national program of pecan promotion, research, industry information, and consumer information are necessary to maintain and expand existing markets and develop new markets for pecans; and

(7) pecans move in interstate and foreign commerce, and pecans that do not move in such channels of commerce directly burden or affect interstate commerce in pecans.

(b) Policy

It is declared to be the policy of Congress that it is in the public interest to authorize the establishment, through the exercise of the powers provided in this chapter, of an orderly procedure for developing, financing (through adequate assessments on pecans produced or imported into the United States), and carrying out an effective, continuous, coordinated program of promotion, research, industry information, and consumer information designed to

(1) strengthen the pecan industry's position in the marketplace;

(2) maintain and expand existing domestic and foreign markets and uses for pecans; and (3) develop new markets and uses for pecans.

(c) Construction

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to provide for the control of production or otherwise limit the right of any person to produce pecans.

(Pub. L. 101-624, title XIX, § 1906, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3838.)

SHORT TITLE

Section 1901 of title XIX of Pub. L. 101-624, as amended by Pub. L. 102-237, title VIII, § 801, Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1882, provided that: "This title [enacting this chapter and chapters 90 to 93 of this title and sections 2109, 2278, and 4610a of this title, amending sections 1787, 2101, 2106 to 2108, 2110, 2116, 2611 to 2614, 2617 to 2619, 2622 to 2624, 4602, 4606, 4608, and 4612 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 2101, 2611, 2625, 4601, and 4603 of this title] may be cited as the 'Agricultural Promotion Programs Act of 1990'."

Section 1905 of Pub. L. 101-624 provided that: "This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 1905-1918) of title XIX of Pub. L. 101-624, enacting this chapter] may be cited as the 'Pecan Promotion and Research Act of 1990'."

SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS

This section is referred to in sections 6003, 6005 of this title.

§ 6002. Definitions

As used in this chapter

(1) Board

The term "Board" means the Pecan Marketing Board established in section 6005(b) of this title.

(2) Commerce

The term "commerce" means interstate, foreign, or intrastate commerce.

(3) Conflict of interest

The term "conflict of interest" means a situation in which a member has a direct or indirect financial interest in a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, joint venture, or other business entity dealing directly or indirectly with the Board.

(4) Consumer information

The term "consumer information" means information and programs that will assist consumers and other persons in making evaluations and decisions regarding the purchase, preparation, and use of pecans.

(5) Department

The term "Department" means the Department of Agriculture.

(6) District

The term "district" means a geographical area of the United States, as determined by the Board and approved by the Secretary, in which there is produced approximately onefourth of the volume of pecans produced in the United States.

(7) First handler

The term "first handler" means the first person who buys or takes possession of pecans from a grower for marketing. If a grower markets pecans directly to consumers, such grower shall be considered the first handler with respect to pecans grown by such grower.

(8) Grower

The term "grower" means any person engaged in the production and sale of pecans in the United States who owns, or who shares the ownership and risk of loss of, such pecans.

(9) Grower-sheller

The term "grower-sheller" means a person who

(A) shells pecans, or has pecans shelled for such person, in the United States; and

(B) during the immediately previous year, grew 50 percent or more of the pecans such person shelled or had shelled for such person.

(10) Handle

The term "handle" means receipt of in-shell pecans by a sheller or first handler, including pecans produced by such sheller or first handler.

(11) Importer

The term "importer" means any person who imports pecans from outside of the United States for sale in the United States. (12) Industry information

The term "industry information" means information and programs that will lead to the development of new markets and marketing strategies, increased efficiency, and activities to enhance the image of the pecan industry. (13) In-shell pecan

The term "in-shell pecan" means a pecan that has a shell that has not been removed. (14) To market

The term "to market" means to sell or offer to dispose of pecans in any channel of com

merce.

(15) Member

The term "member" means a member of the Board.

(16) Pecan

The term "pecan" means the nut of the pecan tree carya illinoensis.