Department of Agriculture
Mission
USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.
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GPS Roles and Responsibilities
- Conducts research and develops applications of GPS technology in support of USDA agency missions and activities.
- Integrates GPS with cartography, remote sensing, and geographic information systems as a function of the Geospatial Line of Business.
- Promotes the use of GPS for precision agriculture, sustaining natural resources, fire protection and suppression, and supporting implementation of the Farm Bill.
Relevant Units
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GPS Leadership
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The Honorable Kathleen A. Merrigan
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
Member, National Executive Committee for Space-Based PNT
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The Honorable Harris Sherman
Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment
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Ms. Ann Mills
Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment
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Point of Contact
Doug Lawrence
Deputy Chief, Soil Survey and Resource Assessment
Natural Resources Conservation Service
(202) 690-4616