The Office of International Research Programs (OIRP) serves as the principal contact for international activities in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS).

 

Check out some recent stories on one of our "Feed the Future" projects in the Feed the Future Newsletter, and on the USDA Science Tuesday Blog. 

 

 

• Extend the capacity of the National Programs to address problems confronting U.S.agriculture

• Facilitate international cooperation and exchange to benefit U.S.agriculture and consumers

• Participate in activities that promote the strategic interest of the U.S.government