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Published: 1981

Total Pages: 48

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Abstract: The Joint Council on Food and Agricultural Sciences identified 5 major generic issue areas that need increased attention in the early 1980's: productivity in agriculture; energy supplies and needs; problems concerning natural resources quality and availability (water use, pollution, soil erosion); considerations for families and rural communities (nutrition, available capital); and improving the vitality of the complex food and agriculture system. The issue areas provide the framework for more specific initiatives needed over the next 5 years. All 5 areas are deemed important for future considerations in our complex food and agricultural system, and all require varying degrees of research, extension, and higher education program components. (wz).