Title 1 of US Public Law 480, passed in 1954, provides for subsidized ethanol production. provisions to use U. S. land for agriculture. low interest rate grain sales. foods sales dependent on structural adjustment by importing nations. most preferred nation status to all food importers.

The quinoa seed is in high demand in wealthier countries such as the u.s. and japan. approximately 97% of all quinoa production comes from small farmers in bolivia and peru who farm at high elevations—8,000 feet or higher. the seed is considered highly nutritious. mostly grown and harvested in bolivia and peru, and sold to markets in other countries, the seed is now considered an important for these nations. the governments of bolivia and peru are hopeful that this product will increase the quality of life of their farmers.