The Council on Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics webinar, “Agricultural R&D: A Neglected, Crucial Public Good,” examined the essential role of public agricultural research and development (R&D) in driving productivity growth, strengthening food security, and supporting environmental sustainability.

The December Council on Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics webinar presents findings from three Federally funded projects related to conservation agriculture and crop diversity in larger agricultural systems.  Protecting natural resources while improving farm profitability are two major goals of USDA.