Agricultural Economics and Rural Communities
The Office of the Chief Scientist integrates economic research and analysis into all of its topic areas, and emphasizes science that supports rural communities across the Department as well as with partners in the scientific community. These partners include other federal agencies and university scientists as well as a range of other stakeholders.
OCS Point of Contact: John L. King
Related Areas:
- Economics and community development research, education, and extension programs (NIFA)
- Rural economy & population analyses (ERS)
- Farm economy (ERS)
- Economics of food security in the U.S. (ERS)
- Economic analyses of beginning & disadvantaged farmers (ERS)
- Rural Information Center (ARS/NAL)
- USDA's Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative
- USDA's Rural Development Mission Area (RD)
- eXtension Communities of Practice: Community Planning & Zoning
; Cooperatives; Entrepreneurship; Farm Safety & Health; and more