TRAC - Transition Strategy Considerations

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Transition Strategy Considerations

Which crops first? Possible criteria:

High consumption by infants and children
Frequent residue detection
Well-organized grower group, interested processor

What approach to chemicals?

One chemical,
Class of chemicals, or
Multiple classes of chemicals?

How to state goals and measure progress?

Frequency and magnitude of residue detection
NASS use surveys
PDP or other program to routinely monitor some foods
Extension programs and training
Grower group outreach efforts

Transition Strategy Considerations

Current Chemical Uses

What pests drive the use of the chemical (s)?
Are there tactics to reduce or eliminate chemical use or residues?
Will these tactics impact 1PM or resistance management?

Alternative Pest Tools

Are there registered alternatives or nonchemical approaches?
How do they fit into 4PM and resistance management?
What are the barriers to adoption?

Future Options

Are there products in the "pipeline?" Promising alternatives?

Research and Education Needs

What are the basic and applied research needs?
What kind and level of grower education are needed?
Is an incentive program needed?

Action Items, Commitments and Schedules

USDA

Crop profile and pipeline databases
Land-Grant support and technical assistance
Financial and personnel support
Research through ARS and CSREES
Education and training through Extension
IR-4 priorities
Grower outreach
Transition strategies

EPA

Accelerated registration of alternatives through Sections 3, 24(c) and 18.
Incentives through the Environmental Stewardship Program
Flexible regulatory strategy

Grower Organizations

Technical expertise
Financial and personnel support
Incentive programs
Grower training and education

Land Grant Universities

Technical expertise
Basic and applied research
Education and training

Public Interest Groups

Technical expertise
Endorsement and support

Draft - Commodity List

Apples - multiple production regions

Peaches, fresh

Pears

Grapes, table

Rice

Green beans, processed

Wheat, pre-and post-harvest

Cherries

Potatoes

Tomatoes, processed

Winter squash, processed

Bananas

Peas, processed

Carrots

Oranges, processed