an examination of the adaptation of supplemental and alternative crops;

the establishment and extension of various methods of planting, cultivating, harvesting, and processing supplemental and alternative crops;

the transfer of such applied research to on-farm practice as soon as practicable;

the establishment through grants, cooperative agreements, or other means of such processing, storage, and transportation facilities for supplemental and alternative crops as the Secretary determines will facilitate the achievement of a successful program; and

the application of such other resources and expertise as the Secretary considers appropriate to support the program.

to conduct comprehensive resource and infrastructure assessments;

to develop and introduce supplemental and alternative income-producing crops;

to develop and expand domestic and export markets for such crops;

to provide technical assistance to farm owners and operators, marketing cooperatives, and others;

to conduct fundamental and applied research related to the development of new commercial products derived from natural plant material (including hemp (as defined in section 1639o of this title)) for industrial, medical, and agricultural applications; and

to participate with colleges and universities, other Federal agencies, and private sector entities in conducting research described in subparagraph (E).