USDA commits to research
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has unveiled a new document that will signal the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s vision and commitment to scientific research.
Called the USDA Science Blueprint, the document provides a foundation for focused leadership and direction in advancing USDA’s scientific mission through 2025, according to a news release.
Five program themes include:
- Sustainable ag intensification;
- Ag climate adaptation;
- Food and nutrition translation;
- Value-added innovations; and
- Ag science policy leadership.
“USDA’s agricultural research is vital to helping our farmers, ranchers, producers and foresters increase efficiency and productivity, and our science agencies play an integral role in setting forth new visions for innovation through their work,” Perdue said in the release.
“As the department strives to anticipate and meet the future needs of our customers, the USDA Science Blueprint will serve as a roadmap to guide our scientific collaboration over the next five years across the department and with our partnering research organizations.”
The 48-page report is available on the USDA website.
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