### Question
What is the definition of integrated resource management?


### Answer
The definition of **integrated resource management** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 5801*:

> livestock management which utilizes an interdisciplinary systems approach which integrates all controllable agricultural production practices to provide long-term sustained productivity and profitable production of safe and wholesome food in an environmentally sound manner

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 5801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 88-RESEARCH > SUBCHAPTER I-SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION**

