Key Accomplishments
The mission of the Economic Research Service is to inform and
enhance public and private decision making on economic and policy
issues related to agriculture, food, the environment, and rural
development. Activities to support this mission involve a
comprehensive program of economic research and analysis, including
development of economic and statistical indicators, on a broad
range of topics spanning the four goal areas of USDA:
- Assist rural communities to create prosperity so they are
self-sustaining, repopulating, and economically thriving;
- Ensure our national forests and private working lands are
conserved, restored, and made more resilient to climate change,
while enhancing our water resources;
- Help America promote agricultural production and biotechnology
exports as America works to increase food security;
- Ensure that all of America's children have access to safe,
nutritious, and balanced meals.
The key accomplishments listed below summarize, by fiscal year,
selected examples across the four goal areas of recent
contributions made by ERS to deepen understanding of issues
explored, highlight policy concerns revealed by prior analysis, and
anticipate upcoming needs of policy and decision makers. Prior to
FY 2009, the key accomplishments corresponded to the five USDA goal
areas identified in the previous USDA Strategic Plan for FY
2000-2008.
Key Accomplishments,
2011
Key Accomplishments,
2010
Key Accomplishments,
2009
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Key Accomplishments