16 U.S.C. § 590j
Definitions
In this chapter:(1) Agricultural commodityThe term “agricultural commodity” means—(A) an agricultural commodity; and(B) any regional or market classification, type, or grade of an agricultural commodity.(2) Technical assistance(A) In generalThe term “technical assistance” means technical expertise, information, and tools necessary for the conservation of natural resources on land active in agricultural, forestry, or related uses.
(B) InclusionsThe term “technical assistance” includes—(i) technical services provided directly to farmers, ranchers, and other eligible entities, such as conservation planning, technical consultation, and assistance with design and implementation of conservation practices; and(ii) technical infrastructure, including activities, processes, tools, and agency functions needed to support delivery of technical services, such as technical standards, resource inventories, training, data, technology, monitoring, and effects analyses.(Apr. 27, 1935, ch. 85, § 10, as added Feb. 29, 1936, ch. 104, § 1, 49 Stat. 1150; amended Pub. L. 110–234, title II, § 2802(b), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1085; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title II, § 2802(b), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1813.)Editorial NotesCodificationPub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
Amendments2008—Pub. L. 110–246, § 2802(b), amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The term ‘agricultural commodity’ as used in this chapter means any such commodity and any regional or market classification, type, or grade thereof.”
Statutory Notes and Related SubsidiariesEffective Date of 2008 AmendmentAmendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of Title 7, Agriculture.
Notes of Decisions
Dep't of Agric. Preferences for "Socially Disadvantaged" Groups (OLC 2026).
“” 16 U.S.C. § 590j(2)(B). Under section 590c(4), the Secretary of Agriculture may condition the receipt of conservation- 1 DOJ has determined that the use of race- or sex-based preferences for socially dis- advantaged farmers is unconstitutional with respect to the following…”
— 16 U.S.C. § 590j(2)(B) — 1 case
Dep't of Agric. Preferences for "Socially Disadvantaged" Groups (OLC 2026).
“” 16 U.S.C. § 590j(2)(B). Under section 590c(4), the Secretary of Agriculture may condition the receipt of conservation- 1 DOJ has determined that the use of race- or sex-based preferences for socially dis- advantaged farmers is unconstitutional with respect to the following…”
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