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.
Video:
Once in a Lifetime -- USDA Agricultural Advisors
in Iraq (02/13/09)
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Transcript
(.pdf)
U.S. Working To
Rebuild Iraq's Agriculture
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Detail
Assignments in Iraq for USDA Employees
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Detail
Assignments in Iraq for qualified
individuals outside USDA
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Fact Sheet (April 2009)
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Iraq
Agriculture and Irrigation Overview (July
2008; .pdf)
Latest news about the PRTs in Iraq
- News About Iraqi
Agricultural Reconstruction
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Fred Woehl’s on the farm in e-i-e-Iraq
(Harrison Daily Times, Harrison,
Arkansas, 06/01/09)
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Efforts Continue To Boost Iraq's
Agriculture (USDA Radio
News; 12/04/08 -
wma,
real,
mp3)
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U.S. Ag Exports to Iraq Have Grown
Rapidly (USDA Radio
News; 12/04/08 -
wma,
real,
mp3)
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U.S.–Iraq Agricultural Extension Revitalization
Project (Fact Sheet; April 2009)
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Iraq:
New Remote
Sensing Processes Help Predict the
Agricultural Outlook in Countries Where
the Food Supply Is a Key Political Issue
(10/24/08)
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Expert Help Being
Given To Strengthen Iraqi Agriculture
(USDA
Radio News; 10/21/08 -
real,
mp3,
wave)
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USDA Advisors Help Rebuild Iraqi
Irrigation
(USDA Video; 09/24/08)
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USDA Advisors Help Iraqi Farmers
(USDA Video: 09/08/08)
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Capacity Building in Iraq
(USDA Radio News;
09/04/08 -
real,
mp3,
wave)
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Helping Iraqi Poultry Producers
(USDA
Video; 08/25/08)
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Challenges of Rebuilding Iraqi
Agriculture (USDA Video)
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Iraqi Farmers Begin to Chart Own Destinies
(08/19/08)
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Archived News About Iraqi
Agricultural Reconstruction (2003–Present)
- Recent USDA Reports
- Trade How-To's for U.S.
Exporters
- Country Analysis
- Background on Foreign
Policy With Iraq
- Partners in Humanitarian
Assistance
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Archive:
U.S.
Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Iraq (Last updated July 2003)
Contact USDA About Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs)
See U.S. Working in Iraq—Agricultural Projects
See Detail Assignments in Iraq and Afghanistan for USDA
Employees
See Rebuilding Agriculture
and Food Security in Afghanistan
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