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Testimony/Statements/Resolutions

Testimony

Annually, on behalf of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America, the Science Policy Office submits testimony to Congress stressing our funding priorities for the annual budgets for several agencies, including: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Science Foundation, U.S. Geological Survey, and Department of Energy Office of Science.

Oral Testimony/Comments

 

FY 2012:

 

 FY 2011:

 

FY 2010:

 

FY 2009:

 

Budget Tables

 

Position Statements & Resolutions

Position statements developed by the Societies aid our ability to educate Congress and the public about the science behind timely issues such as Climate Change, Carbon Sequestration, and Nutrient Management, including:

 

Letters to Congress ("Dear Colleague")

Periodically the Societies communicate concerns, interests, and priorities to Congress through letters. We also work with Congress to develop "Dear Colleague" letters, which are used by members of Congress to communicate with other delegates. These include:

 

Stakeholder Input

Often during the process of rulemaking, federal agencies will solicit stakeholder input though written or verbal comments. Input during this process can be very effective, and may have an impact on rule implementation, as well as execution of Congressional intent. Examples of stakeholder input include:

 

Science Policy Awards

 

Letters to Congress and the Administration

 

Coalition for a Sustainable Agricultural Workforce (CSAW)

 

Grand Challenges

  

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