1          Agricultural Profitability and Sustainability

2          Animal Production

3          Agronomic Production

4          Horticulture and Green Industry Production 

5          Value-Added Food Products

Protecting water resources (wise use of environmental resources)

6          Environmental Stewardship of Land and Water Resources

Ensuring agricultural biosecurity (safety and security)

7          Emergency Readiness (Homeland Security)

8          Food Safety

9          Safety and Health

Improving forest management and use of wood products

10        Sustaining PA Forests

11        Managing Wildlife & Fisheries

12        Forest Products Processing

Strengthening families, youth, and communities

13        Nutrition, Diet, and Health

14        Strengthening and Supporting Families

15        4-H and Youth Development

16        Economic and Community Development

17        Leadership and Volunteer Development

* The following issues should cross all issue areas:

            Diversity

            Youth Technical Subject Matter Training

            International Programs

            Public Policy Issues

            Public Education

            Intergenerational Programs and Practices