USDA highlighted new methods of managing pests and diseases, composting and other topics of interest to the specialty crops industry that is leading to increased productivity, new technological advancements, and improved economic performance in today's agricultural sector. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan surveyed these developments and encouraged stakeholders to take their collaborative partnerships to the next level at a forum hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT).
"Today's forum affords a unique opportunity for growers and other valued members of Ohio's specialty crops community to learn first-hand about the latest research and technology transfer of interest to their industry," said Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan. "More broadly, today's event underscores how research strengthens the agricultural industry and supports jobs and growth in our nation's rural communities. By accelerating the transfer of this research to commercialization, we're helping private sector entrepreneurs to commercialize USDA innovations, which benefits producers and consumers alike."
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