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USDA's domestic food and nutrition assistance programs affect
the daily lives of millions of people, with about one in four
Americans participating in at least one program at some point
during a given year. These programs represent a significant
investment, accounting for over two-thirds of USDA's annual
budget.
ERS is the primary source for economic studies and evaluations
of domestic food and nutrition assistance programs to meet the
needs of USDA, Congress, program managers, program participants,
the research community, and the public at large. To address this
diverse group, ERS has developed an integrated program of
intramural and extramural research:
- An intramural program of research is conducted by ERS staff,
relying on the research staff's specialized knowledge and
experience.
- An extramural program promotes food and nutrition assistance
research through the Competitive Grants and Cooperative Agreements
Program and the Research Innovation and Development Grants in
Economics Program (RIDGE).