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Agriculture is a vital sector of the U.S. economy. Every American benefits from a strong U.S. agricultural industry that provides abundant food and fiber necessary to sustain a stable and prosperous country. USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) plays a critical role in maintaining that strength. FSA's FY 2005-2011 Strategic Plan outlines the Agency's responsibility in keeping pace with dynamic changes in American agriculture in order to meet the present and future needs of producers and customers.
The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 requires FSA to implement a diverse range of programs that provide an equitable financial "safety net" for the nation's farmers and ranchers. FSA also helps to ensure that American agriculture remains competitive in global markets, strong and viable domestically and responsive to conservation and environmental issues. FSA's mission includes effective operations, excellent customer service, and efficient allocation of federal resources.
As one of USDA's larger agencies, FSA's mission supports the department's broader strategic goals. FSA's strategic goals form the foundation of its mission and are fully supported by strategic objectives, performance measures, and contributing programs. For reporting, and management purposes, the agency performs quarterly and annual tracking of efficiency, output and outcome measures. FSA's three strategic goals crosscut traditional program lines and, at the highest level, focus on societal, "big picture" end outcomes. To this end, FSA tracks relevant long-terms indicators that include contributions by other federal, state, and local government agencies and non-governmental organizations. Supporting FSA's performance across all three goals are five crosscutting management objectives that set an agenda for managing the transformation to a results-oriented, customer-driven agency.
Mission: Equitably serving all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners by delivering effective, efficient agricultural programs for all Americans.
Vision: A market-oriented, economically viable and environmentally sound American agriculture delivering an abundant, safe, and affordable food and fiber supply while sustaining quality agricultural communities.
Goals: 1) - Supporting Productive Farms and Ranches; 2) - Supporting Secure and Affordable Fiber; and 3) - Conserving Natural Resources and Enhancing the Environment.
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