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1 Introduction
Pages 7-10

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... As an essential societal endeavor, agriculture in the United States has undergone tremendous change in the past 150 years, and the scientific and practical understanding of what makes it successful and sustainable continues to evolve. The production of food, fiber, and fuel is a complex biophysical and socioeconomic activity built on a finite natural resource base and shaped by (increasingly)
From page 8...
... Following the initial meeting, the Panel held a series of closed meetings during which members explored impressions of and experiences with collaborative activities in the system. The Panel received a background presentation on the Multistate Research Program from a consultant, a former executive director of the Western Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors.
From page 9...
... They described what could help them build capacity and where capacity is most needed. Informed by stakeholder feedback and the webinar and workshops, the Panel completed its report, which was anonymously peer reviewed according to the National Academies' procedures before being revised and subsequently approved for public release.
From page 10...
... Appendix B is a listing of the agendas for public webinars and workshops described above and information on accessing video recordings of the events. Appendix C contains the Panel's preliminary observations posted for online comment.


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