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ERS Key Accomplishments

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 2000–2006.


Key Accomplishments, 2008

Key Accomplishments, 2007

Key Accomplishments, 2006

Key Accomplishments, 2005

Key Accomplishments, 2004

Key Accomplishments, 2003

Key Accomplishments, 2002

 

 

For more information, contact: Steve Crutchfield

Web administration: webadmin@ers.usda.gov

Updated date: October 14, 2010