The Office of International Research Programs (OIRP) serves as the principal contact for international activities in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS).   ARS is the main in-house scientific research agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, finding solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day, from field to fork.

The mission of OIRP is to enhance the productivity, effectiveness, and impact of the ARS National Programs through mutually beneficial international activities.

The goals of OIRP are to:

• Facilitate international cooperation and exchange to benefit U.S. agriculture and the consumer.

• Participate in activities that promote the strategic interest of the U.S. government

• Extend the capacity of the National Programs to address problems confronting U.S. agriculture