For
most of its history, Iraq has maintained a strong agricultural heritage.
Unfortunately, during the previous regime, investments and resources were
diverted away from farming and food production. Rebuilding Iraq's agricultural
infrastructure is now a major priority.
FAS is working in close partnership with other
agencies in the U.S. government to assure the food security of the people
of Iraq right now and for the future.
In 2006, FAS placed its first agricultural
advisors on provincial reconstruction teams (PRTs)
in Iraq.
The FAS personnel on PRTs work actively with
other U.S. agencies, the U.S. military, aid
organizations and the Iraqi government to help
Iraq harness its economic potential to recreate
jobs and other opportunities for its people. FAS
is working to support Iraq's agricultural sector
by assessing needs, sharing technical expertise,
and developing projects.
U.S. Working To
Rebuild Iraq's Agriculture
— Detail
Assignments in Iraq and Afghanistan for USDA Employees
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Detail
Assignments in Iraq or Afghanistan for qualified
individuals outside USDA
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Fact Sheet (March 2008)
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Iraq
Agriculture and Irrigation Overview (July
2008; .pdf)
Latest news about the PRTs in Iraq
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Sitting from left to right in the front row
are:
Jonathan Gressel, US Agricultural Counselor/AmEm
Baghdad;
John Stephenson, USDA/FSIS employee and PRT
AgAdvisor in Ta’mim Province;
Mike Stevens, USDA/FSA employee and ePRT7
AgAdvisor in Baghdad Province;
Jane Broussard, USDA/FSIS employee and ePRT
AgAdvisor in Salah ad Din Province;
Dr. Greg Brooke, USDA/FSIS employee and PRT
AgAdvisor in Diyala Province;
James Bright, USDA/AMS employee and
AgAdvisor in Baghdad Province;
and USDA/FAS Administrator Mike Yost.
Secy Edward Schafer is pictured in the
inset. (03/11/08)
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