We are publicly accountable for our fiscal and research-program plans, practices and other responsibilities. ARS and other federal agencies develop 5-year strategic plans and annual performance plans and reports, as required by the 1993 Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA).

• Our strategic plan details our mission and sets out our broad goals and objectives. It also presents measurable performance goals.
  • 2006-2011 ARS Strategic Plan 
  • 2005-2010 USDA Strategic Plan

• The annual performance plan contains several hundred milestones for accomplishments we anticipate in the following two or three fiscal years. The plan identifies impacts of the accomplishments or, conversely, explains why a milestone was not reached.
  • 2006, 2007, and 2008 Annual Performance Plans
  • 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 Annual Performance Plans
  • 2002 Annual Performance Report & 2003, 2004, 2005 Annual Performance Plans

• Annual performance report
  • 2007 Annual Performance Report
  • 2006 Annual Performance Report
  • 2005 Annual Performance Report
  • 2004 Annual Performance Report
  • 2003 Annual Performance Report

In addition to reports required by GPRA, we annually document the progress in each of our research projects and National Programs. Links to these reports are in the Research section of our web site.

Additional Reports:

• ARS-CSREES Collaborative Relationship
• The Big Picture of ARS Research
• ARS Workforce Plan