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National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
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Action Item To be completed by NASDA Staff:
Date Submitted: February 5, 2013 [X] Recommended by Committee [X] Adopted by NASDA
Committee: Animal & Plant Industries [ ] Recommended with Amendment by Committee [ ] Adopted with Amendment by NASDA
[ ] Not Recommended by Committee [ ] Not Adopted by NASDA
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Subject of Action Item: Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) Research Funding Submitted By: MASDA (Director Jon Hagler, Missouri) Text of Action Item: NASDA strongly encourages Congress and the USDA to continue to fund and support basic research to address CCD.
Background & Rationale: Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) in the US honey bee population is a serious problem that has a significant negative impact on agriculture nationwide. According to the USDA, bee pollination is responsible for more than $15 billion in increased crop value each year.
2013 NASDA Winter Policy Conference
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Action Item To be completed by NASDA Staff:
Date Submitted: February 5, 2013 [X] Recommended by Committee [X] Adopted by NASDA
Committee: Animal & Plant Industries [ ] Recommended with Amendment by Committee [ ] Adopted with Amendment by NASDA
[ ] Not Recommended by Committee [ ] Not Adopted by NASDA
Additional Notes:
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Subject of Action Item: Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) Research Funding Submitted By: MASDA (Director Jon Hagler, Missouri) Text of Action Item: NASDA strongly encourages Congress and the USDA to continue to fund and support basic research to address CCD.
Background & Rationale: Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) in the US honey bee population is a serious problem that has a significant negative impact on agriculture nationwide. According to the USDA, bee pollination is responsible for more than $15 billion in increased crop value each year.
2013 NASDA Winter Policy Conference
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