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Science Roadmap:

Priorities for Research in Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources

Sustain healthy ecosystems and conserve our natural resources.

1. Protect water quality and increase the amount of water available for urban and rural use through new technologies and approaches.
   
   
2. Sustain and efficiently use land resources and ensure air quality in the production of food and non-food crops through improved management systems.
   
   
3. Minimize the detrimental effects of environmental changes on natural resources, including pollution from waste production.

 

Enhance competitiveness and prosperity of urban and rural agricultural industries.

1. Improve agricultural production and efficiency through advances in animal and plant breeding and health.
   
   
2. Add marketability and value to raw agricultural products through new technologies.
   
   
3. Enhance sales and trade of agricultural products through consumer-guided marketing and economic strategies.
   

 

Improve public health and well-being

1. Prevent chronic illnesses through proper nutrition and promotion of healthy lifestyles.
   
   
2. Use risk analysis to minimize the impacts of foodborne hazards and biosecurity threat agents.
   
   
3. Prevent transmission of human disease agents through insect/pest vector control.