across disciplines, agencies, and institutions; and

among applicable participants, grantees, and beneficiaries;

the provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service;

the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 5 relating to retention preference; and

the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5 relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates;

by detail, notwithstanding any Act making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture, whether enacted before, on, or after the date of enactment of this paragraph, requiring reimbursement for those details unless the appropriation Act specifically refers to this subsection and specifically includes these details;

by reassignment or transfer from any other civil service position; and

by an assignment under subchapter VI of chapter 33 of title 5.

promotes leadership and professional development;

enables personnel to interact with other agencies of the Department; and

maximizes the ability of the Under Secretary to allow for rotations of Department personnel into the position of Division Chief.

conducted exemplary research, education, or extension in the field of agriculture or forestry; and

earned an advanced degree at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001 of title 20).

assist the Under Secretary in identifying and addressing emerging agricultural research, education, and extension needs;

assist the Under Secretary in identifying and prioritizing Department-wide agricultural research, education, and extension needs, including funding;

assess the strategic workforce needs of the research, education, and extension functions of the Department, and develop strategic workforce plans to ensure that existing and future workforce needs are met;

communicate with research, education, and extension beneficiaries, including the public, and representatives of the research, education, and extension system, including the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board, to promote the benefits of agricultural research, education, and extension;

assist the Under Secretary in preparing and implementing the roadmap for agricultural research, education, and extension, as described in section 7614a of this title; and

perform such other duties as the Under Secretary may determine.

to integrate strategic program planning and evaluation functions across the programs of the Department; and

to help prepare the annual report to Congress on the relevance and adequacy of programs under the jurisdiction of the Under Secretary;

the Under Secretary shall minimize the number of full-time equivalent positions in the Divisions; and

at no time shall the aggregate number of staff for all Divisions exceed 30 full-time equivalent positions.

promotes leadership and professional development;

enables personnel to interact with other agencies of the Department; and

provides strong staff continuity to the Office of the Chief Scientist.

Each program providing funding to any of the 1994 Institutions under sections 533, 534(a), and 535 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382).

The program established under section 536 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382) providing research grants for 1994 Institutions.

Each program established under subsections (b) and (c) of section 343 of this title.

Each program established under the Hatch Act of 1887 (7 U.S.C. 361a et seq.).

Each program established under section 1417(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3152(b)).

The animal health and disease research program established under subtitle E of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3191 et seq.) 1 except for the competitive grant program under section 1433(b) [7 U.S.C. 3195(b)].

Each extension program available to 1890 Institutions established under section 1444 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3221).

The program established under section 1445 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222).

The program providing grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at 1890 Institutions established under section 1447 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222b).

The program providing distance education grants for insular areas established under section 1490 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3362).

The program providing resident instruction grants for insular areas established under section 1491 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3363).

Each research and development and related program established under Public Law 87–788 (commonly known as the “McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act”) (16 U.S.C. 582a et seq.).

Each program established under the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1671 et seq.).

Each program providing funding to Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities under section 1456 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 [7 U.S.C. 3243].

The program providing capacity grants to NLGCA Institutions under section 1473F of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 [7 U.S.C. 3319i].

Other programs that are capacity and infrastructure programs, as determined by the Secretary.

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative established under section 3157(b) of this title.

The program providing competitive grants for risk management education established under section 1524(a) of this title.

The program providing community food project competitive grants established under section 2034 of this title.

The beginning farmer and rancher development grant program established under subsection (d) of section 2279 of this title.

The program providing grants under section 1417(j) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3152(j)).

The program providing grants for Hispanic-serving institutions established under section 1455 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3241).

The program providing competitive grants for international agricultural science and education programs under section 1459A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3292b).

The research and extension projects carried out under section 5811 of this title.

The organic agriculture research and extension initiative established under section 5925b of this title.

The specialty crop research initiative under section 7632 of this title.

The research, extension, and education programs authorized by section 7627 of this title relating to the competitiveness, viability and sustainability of small- and medium-sized dairy, livestock, and poultry operations.

Other programs that are competitive programs, as determined by the Secretary.

increases knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena and has the potential for broad application; and

has an effect on agriculture, food, nutrition, or the environment.

the capacity and infrastructure programs;

the competitive programs;

the research, education, economic, cooperative State research programs, cooperative extension and education programs, international programs, and other functions and authorities delegated by the Under Secretary to the Administrator of the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service pursuant to section 2.66 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations); and

any and all other authorities administered by the Administrator of the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service.

a distinguished scientist; and

appointed by the President.

serve for a 6-year term, subject to reappointment for an additional 6-year term;

periodically report to the Secretary, or the designee of the Secretary, with respect to activities carried out by the Institute; and

research of the Institute is relevant to agriculture in the United States and otherwise serves the national interest; and

the research of the Institute supplements and enhances, and does not supplant, research conducted or funded by other Federal agencies.

exercise all of the authority provided to the Institute by this subsection;

formulate and administer programs in accordance with policies adopted by the Institute, in coordination with the Under Secretary;

establish offices within the Institute;

establish procedures for the provision and administration of grants by the Institute; and

consult regularly with the Advisory Board.

determine an appropriate balance between fundamental and applied research programs and functions to ensure future research needs are met; and

designate staff, as appropriate, to assist in carrying out this subparagraph.

promote the use and growth of grants awarded through a competitive process; and

designate staff, as appropriate, to assist in carrying out this subparagraph.