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• The research, extension and education areas of Science and Education have many 

 commonalities, both in constituencies and in functional relationships, and 

 provision must be made for strengthening the dose working relationships among 

 these functions, without hampering abilities to function independently when 

 unique opportunities arise. 



• Science and Education agencies should focus most closely on increased efficiency, 

 while creating structural relationships that support collaborative activity. For 

 Science and Education to support adequately the broad array of programs inherent 

 in the U. S. Department of Agriculture, there must be sufficient administrative 

 focus on the primary functions - research, extension emd education - to allow full 

 expression of their potential benefits, along with facilitation of work across 

 organizational boundaries to assure the integration of science and technology into 

 all departmental programs. 



The NASULGC Board on Agriculture statement provides general or overall concepts for 

 consideration. Representatives of the NASULGC Board will provide more specific 

 recommendations for research, extension, instruction and international programs. 

 Thank you for the opportunity to present a statement on behalf of the NASULGC Board 

 on Agriculture on the priorities for research and education for the U. S. Department of 

 Agriculture. 



