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 six
goal areas of USDA:
- Enhance international competitiveness of American
agriculture;
- Enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of
rural and farm economies;
- Support increased economic opportunities and improved
quality of life in rural America;
- Enhance protection and safety of the Nation's agriculture
and food supply;
- Improve the Nation's nutrition and health; and
- Protect and enhance the Nation's natural resource
base and environment.
The key accomplishments listed below summarize, by year,
selected examples across the six 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 2006, the key accomplishments
corresponded to the five USDA goal areas identified in
the previous USDA Strategic Plan for FY 2000–2005.
Key Accomplishments,
2006
Key Accomplishments,
2005
Key Accomplishments,
2004
Key Accomplishments,
2003
Key Accomplishments,
2002
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