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'''Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research (TFAQR)''' advises the USDA on matters concerning air quality related to agricultural activities. It focuses on developing research initiatives, providing policy recommendations, and ensuring coordination among federal agencies to address air quality issues in agriculture. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/air/taskforce/}} ==Mission== The TFAQR's mission is to facilitate research that leads to better agricultural practices which reduce air pollution while supporting the agricultural sector's productivity. The task force is committed to addressing issues like ammonia emissions, particulate matter, and greenhouse gases, promoting practices that are both environmentally and economically sustainable.<ref>USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. "Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research". USDA NRCS, https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/air/taskforce/ (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Parent organization== The TFAQR is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which is part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). NRCS works to conserve natural resources on private lands.<ref>USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. "About NRCS". USDA NRCS, https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/about/ (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Legislation== The task force was established by the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (the 1996 Farm Bill), which mandates its role in agricultural air quality research.<ref>Federal Register. "Request for Nominations to the Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research". Federal Register, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/07/2023-04716/request-for-nominations-to-the-task-force-on-agricultural-air-quality-research (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Partners== * U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * Agricultural research institutions * State and local air quality regulatory bodies * Farmers and agricultural industry groups<ref>Posts found on X discussing partnerships in agricultural air quality research.</ref> ==Number of employees== The task force consists of 27 members appointed by the USDA Secretary, representing a wide range of expertise and stakeholders in agriculture and air quality.<ref>USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. "Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research". USDA NRCS, https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/air/taskforce/ (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Organization structure== Members include agricultural producers, researchers, scientists, and representatives from health and regulatory agencies. ===Leader=== The task force is led by a Chair, who oversees its operations and communicates recommendations to the USDA. ===Divisions=== There are no formal divisions, but the task force might form working groups: * Working groups might focus on specific pollutants or research areas. ==List of programs== * Development of research agendas for agricultural air quality * Recommendations on emission reduction strategies * Coordination of intergovernmental research efforts ==Last total enacted budget== Specific budget details for the task force are not publicly disclosed; it operates within the broader NRCS budget. ==Staff== The task force does not have dedicated staff; support is provided by NRCS personnel. ==Funding== Funding for the task force's activities is part of the USDA's NRCS budget for air quality research. ==Services provided== The task force provides advisory services, focusing on policy development, research prioritization, and coordination to improve air quality in agricultural settings, ensuring practices are sustainable and compliant with environmental standards. ==Regulations overseen== While not directly overseeing regulations, the task force's recommendations influence agricultural practices and policies related to air quality. ==Headquarters address== 2150 Centre Avenue, Building A, Suite 314B, Fort Collins, CO 80526, United States ==History== Since its establishment by the 1996 Farm Bill, the TFAQR has been pivotal in guiding research and policy to mitigate the impact of agricultural activities on air quality, promoting a balance between environmental stewardship and agricultural productivity.<ref>Federal Register. "Request for Nominations to the Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research". Federal Register, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/07/2023-04716/request-for-nominations-to-the-task-force-on-agricultural-air-quality-research (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==External links== * [https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/air/taskforce/ Official TFAQR Website] * [[wikipedia:Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research]] ==References== <references />