### Question
How does SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION define alternative crops?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 5822*, **alternative crops** is defined as:

> experimental and industrial crops grown in arid and semiarid regions that conserve soil and water

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 5822*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 88-RESEARCH > SUBCHAPTER I-SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION > Part B-Integrated Management Systems**

