How is USDA addressing Agricultural Water Security?

The Research, Education/extension, and Economics (REE) mission area of USDA is developing a coordinated effort to conduct necessary research and education/extension programs on water supply, allocation, and distribution - Agricultural Water Security. Learn more information on efforts from the following documents:

CSREES Agricultural Water Security White Paper external link

Listening Session Report on Agricultural Water Security external link - Final report issued from the September 2004 Agricultural Water Security Listening Session, held in Park City, UT. The report includes four removable maps that depict issues, interventions, bold steps and potential partners for USDA’s efforts in agricultural water security.

Agricultural Water Security - This document provides a summary description of the research and education needs to address questions associated with Agricultural Water Security.

Issue Briefing Paper - This document describes the nature and background of the Agricultural Water Security issue, outcomes, and recommended actions of USDA, the REE mission area, and Agency actions.