pa-56-36-1285: Pennsylvania Potato Research Program; 2026 program order

Summary

Article I: Declaration. In accordance with the requirements of the Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act, as amended, the Secretary of Agriculture finds that this program effectuates the purposes of said Act. Article II: Definitions. As used in this research program, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: ''Act'' means the Act of March 24, 1998 (P.L. 217, No. 39) (3 Pa.C.S.A. §§ 4501 4513), as amended, known as the Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act. ''Affected Producer'' means a person who produces, grows, or causes to be produced or grown five or more acres of potatoes for sale or marketing. ''Commodity Research Board'' or ''Board'' consists of the Secretary plus those persons who are appointed by Secretary from among producers whose commodities are subject to this program. ''Department'' means the Department of Agriculture of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ''Marketing Contract'' means any contract or agreement between the Board and a person for the performance of services relating to research, or other objectives in furtherance of this research program. ''Person'' means an individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association, or any other business unit. ''Potatoes'' means any potatoes produced in Pennsylvania. ''Producer'' means a person who produces or grows or causes to be produced or grown potatoes as herein defined. ''Secretary'' means the Secretary of Agriculture, of the...

The agency’s own summary, as published.