§ 321. Secretary of Agriculture to administer an-
nual college-aid appropriation
The Secretary of Agriculture is charged with
the proper administration of this subchapter.
(Aug. 30, 1890, ch. 841, § 4, 26 Stat. 419; 1939 Reorg.
Plan No. 1, §§ 201, 204, eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2728,
53 Stat. 1424; 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1, §§ 5, 8, eff.
Apr. 11, 1953, 18 F.R. 2053, 67 Stat. 631; Pub. L.
96–88, title III, § 301(a)(2)(E), Oct. 17, 1979, 93 Stat.
677; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1419, Dec. 22, 1981,
95 Stat. 1306.)
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
Section constitutes part of section 4 of act Aug. 30,
1890. Remainder of section 4 is classified to section 326
of this title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
SHORT TITLE
Act Aug. 30, 1890, as amended, which is classified to
this subchapter, is popularly known as the ‘‘Agricul-
tural College Act of 1890’’ and also as the ‘‘Second Mor-
rill Act’’.
TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
Functions and duties of Secretary of Education under
this subchapter transferred to Secretary of Agriculture
by section 1419 of Pub. L. 97–98.
Functions of Secretary of Health, Education, and
Welfare under this subchapter transferred to Secretary
of Education by section 301(a)(2)(E) of Pub. L. 96–88,
which is classified to section 3441(a)(2)(E) of Title 20,
Education.
Functions of Federal Security Administrator trans-
ferred to Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare
and all agencies of Federal Security Agency transferred
to Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by
section 5 of 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1, set out in the Ap-
pendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Em-
ployees. Federal Security Agency and office of Admin-
istrator abolished by section 8 of 1953 Reorg. Plan No.
1.
Prior to July 1, 1939, functions of Sec
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§ 322
SUBCHAPTER II—COLLEGE-AID ANNUAL
APPROPRIATION
§ 321. Secretary of Agriculture to administer an-
nual college-aid appropriation
The Secretary of Agriculture is charged with
the proper administration of this subchapter.
(Aug. 30, 1890, ch. 841, § 4, 26 Stat. 419; 1939 Reorg.
Plan No. 1, §§ 201, 204, eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2728,
53 Stat. 1424; 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1, §§ 5, 8, eff.
Apr. 11, 1953, 18 F.R. 2053, 67 Stat. 631; Pub. L.
96–88, title III, § 301(a)(2)(E), Oct. 17, 1979, 93 Stat.
677; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1419, Dec. 22, 1981,
95 Stat. 1306.)
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
Section constitutes part of section 4 of act Aug. 30,
1890. Remainder of section 4 is classified to section 326
of this title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
SHORT TITLE
Act Aug. 30, 1890, as amended, which is classified to
this subchapter, is popularly known as the ‘‘Agricul-
tural College Act of 1890’’ and also as the ‘‘Second Mor-
rill Act’’.
TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
Functions and duties of Secretary of Education under
this subchapter transferred to Secretary of Agriculture
by section 1419 of Pub. L. 97–98.
Functions of Secretary of Health, Education, and
Welfare under this subchapter transferred to Secretary
of Education by section 301(a)(2)(E) of Pub. L. 96–88,
which is classified to section 3441(a)(2)(E) of Title 20,
Education.
Functions of Federal Security Administrator trans-
ferred to Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare
and all agencies of Federal Security Agency transferred
to Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by
section 5 of 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1, set out in the Ap-
pendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Em-
ployees. Federal Security Agency and office of Admin-
istrator abolished by section 8 of 1953 Reorg. Plan No.
1.
Prior to July 1, 1939, functions of Secretary of the In-
terior under this subchapter were carried out through
Office of Education of Department of the Interior. Of-
fice of Education and its functions transferred to Fed-
eral Security Administrator by section 204 of 1939
Reorg. Plan No. 1, set out in the Appendix to Title 5.
DESIGNATION OF CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY AS 1890
INSTITUTION
Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7129, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat.
880, provided that:
‘‘(a) DESIGNATION.—Any provision of a Federal law re-
lating to colleges and universities eligible to receive
funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et
seq.), including Tuskegee University, shall apply to
Central State University.
‘‘(b) FUNDING RESTRICTION.—Notwithstanding the des-
ignation under subsection (a), for fiscal years 2014 and
2015, Central State University shall not be eligible to
receive formula funds under—
‘‘(1) section 1444 or 1445 of the National Agricultural
Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977
(7 U.S.C. 3221 and 3222);
‘‘(2) section 3(d) of the Smith-Lever Act (7 U.S.C.
343(d)) to carry out the national education program
established under section 1425 of the National Agri-
cultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy
Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3175);
‘‘(3) the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978
(16 U.S.C. 1671 et seq.); or
‘‘(4) Public Law 87–788 (commonly known as the
McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act; 16 U.S.C.
582a et seq.).’’
WEST VIRGINIA STATE COLLEGE AT INSTITUTE, WEST
VIRGINIA
Pub. L. 107–76, title VII, § 753, Nov. 28, 2001, 115 Stat.
740, provided that: ‘‘Hereafter, any provision of any Act
of Congress relating to colleges and universities eligi-
ble to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 [7
U.S.C. 321 et seq.], including Tuskegee University, shall
apply to West Virginia State College at Institute, West
Virginia: Provided, That the Secretary may waive the
matching funds’ requirement under section 1449 of the
National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teach-
ing Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222d) for fiscal year 2002
for West Virginia State College if the Secretary deter-
mines the State of West Virginia will be unlikely to
satisfy the matching requirement.’’
§ 322. Annual appropriation
There is annually appropriated, out of any
money in the Treasury not otherwise appro-
priated, to be paid as provided in section 324 of
this title, to each State and Territory for the
more complete endowment and maintenance of
colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the
mechanic arts established in accordance with
the provisions of subchapter I of this chapter,
$50,000 to be applied only to instruction in food
and agricultural sciences, and to the facilities
for such instruction: Provided, That said colleges
may use a portion of this money for providing
courses for the special preparation of instruc-
tors for teaching the elements of food and agri-
cultural sciences.
(Aug. 30, 1890, ch. 841, § 1, 26 Stat. 417; Mar. 4,
1907, ch. 2907, 34 Stat. 1281, 1282; Pub. L. 97–98,
title XIV, § 1421, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1306.)
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
Section is based on a part of section 1 of act Aug. 30,
1890, and the tenth and eleventh pars. under the head-
ing ‘‘Emergency Appropriations’’ of act Mar. 4, 1907.
Remainder of section 1 of act Aug. 30, 1890, is classified
to section 323 of this title.
AMENDMENTS
1981—Pub. L. 97–98 substituted ‘‘food and agricultural
sciences’’ for ‘‘agriculture, the mechanic arts, the
English language, and the various branches of mathe-
matical, physical, natural, and economic science, with
special reference to their applications in the industries
of life’’ and ‘‘the elements of food and agricultural
sciences’’ for ‘‘the elements of agriculture and the me-
chanic arts’’.
1907—Act Mar. 4, 1907, substituted ‘‘$50,000’’ for
‘‘$25,000’’, and inserted proviso.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1981 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 97–98 effective Dec. 22, 1981,
see section 1801 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as an Effective
Date note under section 4301 of this title.
TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
For transfer of functions under this section to Sec-
retary of Agriculture, see note set out under section 321
of this title.
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Congress finds that—
(1) the extension program of the Department of Agriculture and the extension activities of each State provide useful and productive educational programs for private forest and range landowners and processors and consumptive and nonconsumptive users of forest and rangeland renewable resources, and these educational programs complement research and assistance programs conducted by the Department of Agriculture;
(2) to meet national goals, it is essential that all forest and rangeland renewable resources (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as “renewable resources”), including fish and wildlife, forage, outdoor recreation opportunities, timber, and water, be fully considered in designing educational programs for landowners, processors, and users;
(3) more efficient utilization and marketing of renewable resources extend available supplies of such resources, provide products to consumers at prices less than they would otherwise be, and promote reasonable returns on the investments of landowners, processors, and users;
(4) trees and forests in urban areas improve the esthetic quality, reduce noise, filter impurities from the air and add oxygen to it, save energy by moderating temperature extremes, control wind and water erosion, and provide habitat for wildlife; and
(5) trees and shrubs used as shelterbelts protect farm lands from wind and water erosion, promote moisture accumulation in the soil, and provide habitat for wildlife.
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§ 1671. Congressional statement of findings
Congress finds that—
(1) the extension program of the Department
of Agriculture and the extension activities of
each State provide useful and productive edu-
cational programs for private forest and range
landowners and processors and consumptive
and nonconsumptive users of forest and range-
land renewable resources, and these edu-
cational programs complement research and
assistance programs conducted by the Depart-
ment of Agriculture;
(2) to meet national goals, it is essential
that all forest and rangeland renewable re-
sources (hereinafter in this subchapter re-
ferred to as ‘‘renewable resources’’), including
fish and wildlife, forage, outdoor recreation
opportunities, timber, and water, be fully con-
sidered in designing educational programs for
landowners, processors, and users;
(3) more efficient utilization and marketing
of renewable resources extend available sup-
plies of such resources, provide products to
consumers at prices less than they would oth-
erwise be, and promote reasonable returns on
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§ 1672
the investments of landowners, processors, and
users;
(4) trees and forests in urban areas improve
the esthetic quality, reduce noise, filter impu-
rities from the air and add oxygen to it, save
energy by moderating temperature extremes,
control wind and water erosion, and provide
habitat for wildlife; and
(5) trees and shrubs used as shelterbelts pro-
tect farm lands from wind and water erosion,
promote moisture accumulation in the soil,
and provide habitat for wildlife.
(Pub. L. 95–306, § 2, June 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 349.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE AND TERMINATION DATES
Pub. L. 95–306, § 8, June 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 352, as
amended
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It is recognized that research in forestry is the driving force behind progress in developing and utilizing the resources of the Nation’s forest and related rangelands. The production, protection, and utilization of the forest resources depend on strong technological advances and continuing development of the knowledge necessary to increase the efficiency of forestry practices and to extend the benefits that flow from forest and related rangelands. It is recognized that the total forestry research efforts of the several State colleges and universities and of the Federal Government are more fully effective if there is close coordination between such programs, and it is further recognized that forestry schools are especially vital in the training of research workers in forestry. It is also recognized that the provisions of this subchapter are essential to assist in providing the research background that undergirds the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 [[16 U.S.C. 1600](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1600&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978,11 See References in Text note below. and the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977 [[16 U.S.C. 2001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.].
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§ 582a. Congressional findings
It is recognized that research in forestry is the
driving force behind progress in developing and
utilizing the resources of the Nation’s forest and
related rangelands. The production, protection,
and utilization of the forest resources depend on
strong technological advances and continuing
development of the knowledge necessary to in-
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§ 582a–1
1 See References in Text note below.
crease the efficiency of forestry practices and to
extend the benefits that flow from forest and re-
lated rangelands. It is recognized that the total
forestry research efforts of the several State col-
leges and universities and of the Federal Gov-
ernment are more fully effective if there is close
coordination between such programs, and it is
further recognized that forestry schools are es-
pecially vital in the training of research work-
ers in forestry. It is also recognized that the pro-
visions of this subchapter are essential to assist
in providing the research background that
undergirds the Forest and Rangeland Renewable
Resources Planning Act of 1974 [16 U.S.C. 1600 et
seq.], the Renewable Resources Extension Act of
1978,1 and the Soil and Water Resources Con-
servation Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.].
(Pub. L. 87–788, § 1, Oct. 10, 1962, 76 Stat. 806; Pub.
L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1441(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat.
1320.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources
Planning Act of 1974, referred to in text, is Pub. L.
93–378, Aug. 17, 1974, 88 Stat. 476, which is classified gen-
erally to subchapter I (§ 1600 et seq.) of chapter 36 of
this title. For complete classification of this Act to the
Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1600 of
this tit
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**(a) Definition of 1862 Institution and 1890 Institution** In this section, the terms “1862 Institution” and “1890 Institution” have the meaning given those terms in [section 7601 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section7601&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(b) Establishment** The Secretary shall establish a national education program which shall include, but not be limited to, the dissemination of the results of food and human nutrition research performed or funded by the Department of Agriculture.
**(c) Employment and training** To enable low-income individuals and families to engage in nutritionally sound food purchasing and preparation practices, the expanded food and nutrition education program presently conducted under [section 343(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section343/d&num=0&edition=prelim), shall provide for the employment and training of professional and paraprofessional aides to engage in direct nutrition education of low-income families and in other appropriate nutrition education programs. To the maximum extent practicable, program aides shall be hired from the indigenous target population.
**(d) Allocation of funding** Beginning with the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982—
(1) Any funds annually appropriated under [section 343(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section343/d&num=0&edition=prelim), for the conduct of the expanded food and nutrition education program, up to the amount appropriated under such section for such program for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, shall be allocated to each State in the same proportion as funds appropriated under such section for the conduct of the progr
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§ 3175. Nutrition education program
(a) Definition of 1862 Institution and 1890 Insti-
tution
In this section, the terms ‘‘1862 Institution’’
and ‘‘1890 Institution’’ have the meaning given
those terms in section 7601 of this title.
(b) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish a national edu-
cation program which shall include, but not be
limited to, the dissemination of the results of
food and human nutrition research performed or
funded by the Department of Agriculture.
(c) Employment and training
To enable low-income individuals and families
to engage in nutritionally sound food pur-
chasing and preparation practices, the expanded
food and nutrition education program presently
conducted under section 343(d) of this title, shall
provide for the employment and training of pro-
fessional and paraprofessional aides to engage in
direct nutrition education of low-income fami-
lies and in other appropriate nutrition edu-
cation programs. To the maximum extent prac-
ticable, program aides shall be hired from the
indigenous target population.
(d) Allocation of funding
Beginning with the fiscal year ending Sep-
tember 30, 1982—
(1) Any funds annually appropriated under
section 343(d) of this title, for the conduct of
the expanded food and nutrition education
program, up to the amount appropriated under
such section for such program for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 1981, shall be allo-
cated to each State in the same proportion as
funds appropriated under such section for the
conduct of the program for the fiscal year end-
ing September 30, 1981, are allocated among
the States; with the exception that the Sec-
retary may retain up to 2 per centum of such
amount for the conduct of such program in
States that did not participate in such pr
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**(a) Authorization of appropriations**
(1) **In general** — There are hereby authorized to be appropriated annually such sums as Congress may determine necessary to support continuing agricultural and forestry extension at colleges eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (26 Stat. 417–419, as amended; [7 U.S.C. 321–326](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section321–326&num=0&edition=prelim) and 328), including Tuskegee University (hereinafter in this section referred to as “eligible institutions”).
(2) **Minimum amount** — Beginning with fiscal year 2003, there shall be appropriated under this section for each fiscal year an amount that is not less than 20 percent of the total appropriations for such year under the Act of May 8, 1914 ([7 U.S.C. 341](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section341&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), and related acts pertaining to cooperative extension work at the land-grant institutions identified in the Act of May 8, 1914 (38 Stat. 372, chapter 79; [7 U.S.C. 341](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section341&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), except that for the purpose of this calculation, the total appropriations shall not include amounts made available under section 3(d) of that Act ([7 U.S.C. 343(d)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section343/d&num=0&edition=prelim)).
(3) **Uses** — Funds appropriated under this section shall be used for expenses of conducting extension programs and activities, and for contributing to the retirement of employees subject to the provisions of [section 331 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section331&num=0&e
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§ 3221. Extension at 1890 land-grant colleges, in-
cluding Tuskegee University
(a) Authorization of appropriations
(1) In general
There are hereby authorized to be appro-
priated annually such sums as Congress may
determine necessary to support continuing ag-
ricultural and forestry extension at colleges
eligible to receive funds under the Act of Au-
gust 30, 1890 (26 Stat. 417–419, as amended; 7
U.S.C. 321–326 and 328), including Tuskegee
University (hereinafter in this section referred
to as ‘‘eligible institutions’’).
(2) Minimum amount
Beginning with fiscal year 2003, there shall
be appropriated under this section for each fis-
cal year an amount that is not less than 20
percent of the total appropriations for such
year under the Act of May 8, 1914 (7 U.S.C. 341
et seq.), and related acts pertaining to cooper-
ative extension work at the land-grant institu-
tions identified in the Act of May 8, 1914 (38
Stat. 372, chapter 79; 7 U.S.C. 341 et seq.), ex-
cept that for the purpose of this calculation,
the total appropriations shall not include
amounts made available under section 3(d) of
that Act (7 U.S.C. 343(d)).
(3) Uses
Funds appropriated under this section shall
be used for expenses of conducting extension
programs and activities, and for contributing
to the retirement of employees subject to the
provisions of section 331 of this title.
(b) Distribution of funds
(1) In general
Funds made available under this section
shall be distributed among eligible institu-
tions in accordance with this subsection.
(2) Base amount
Any funds annually appropriated under this
section up to the amount appropriated for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 1978, pursuant
to section 343(d) of this title, for eligible insti-
tutions, shall be allocated
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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Eligible institution** — The term “eligible institution” means a college eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 ([7 U.S.C. 321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) (commonly known as the “Second Morrill Act”), including Tuskegee University.
(2) **Formula funds** — The term “formula funds” means the formula allocation funds distributed to eligible institutions under sections 3221 and 3222 of this title.
**(b) Determination of non-Federal sources of funds** Not later than September 30, 1999, each eligible institution shall submit to the Secretary a report describing for fiscal year 1999—
(1) the sources of non-Federal funds made available by the State to the eligible institution for agricultural research, extension, and education to meet the requirements of this section; and
(2) the amount of such funds generally available from each source.
**(c) Matching formula** Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the State shall provide equal matching funds from non-Federal sources.
**(d) Waiver authority** Notwithstanding subsection (f), the Secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under subsection (c) above the 50 percent level for any fiscal year for an eligible institution of a State if the Secretary determines that the State will be unlikely to satisfy the matching requirement.
**(e) Use of matching funds** Under terms and conditions established by the Secretary, matching funds provided as required by subsection (c) may be used by an eligible institution for agricultural research, extension, and education activities.
**(f) Redistribution of funds**
(1) **Redistribution required** — Federal funds that are n
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