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Title: IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

Author
item Wood, Bruce
item KAPLAN, KIM - ARS INFORMATION STAFF

Submitted to: Pecan Grower
Publication Type: Trade Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 5/1/2005
Publication Date: 5/30/2005
Citation: Wood, B.W., Kaplan, K. 2005. Impact of agricultural research. Pecan Grower. 16(4):22-26.

Interpretive Summary: The impact of agricultural research on American society is under-estimated by most citizens. Examples of USDA-ARS research accomplishments and their impact are described. These examples provide insight into how agricultural research impacts society and enables citizens to better understand the importance of agricultural research by federal and state institutions.

Technical Abstract: Examples of USDA-ARS research accomplishments and their impact are described. These examples provide insight into how agricultural research impacts society and enables citizens to better understand the importance of agricultural research by federal and state institutions. The impact of agricultural research on American society is under-estimated by most citizens.