Historic, Archive Document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. Reserve aS21 .099 1996 RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS (REE) LONG-RANGE INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN Fiscal Years 1997 - 2001 Prepared by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) & National Agricultural Library (NAL) Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) Economic Research Service (ERS) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) MAY 1996 United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Library Advancing Access to Global Information for Agriculture TABLE OF CONTENTS CCHHAAPPTTEERR II Research, Education, and Economics (REE) CCHHAAPPTTEERR HH Agricultural Research Service (ARS) & National Agricultural Library (NAL) CCHHAAPPTTEERR HHII Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) CCHHAAPPTTEERR IIVV Economic Research Service (ERS) CCHHAAPPTTEERR VV National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) CHAPTER I Research, Education, and Economics (REE) REE Long-Range IRM Plan FY 1997 - 2001 A. REE INTRODUCTION USDA Reorganization In October 1994, the President signed the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, Public Law No. 103-354 which reorganized the Department of Agriculture. This Act established new sub-cabinet positions, restructured headquarters and Agency offices, reduced personnel, and consolidated or closed 112 field office locations. The overall purpose of the reorganization was to deliver USDA programs and services to the public in more cost-effective ways. REE Created This major reorganization created a new Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics (REE). The former Cooperative State Research Service (CSRS) and the Extension Service (ES) were joined to form the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES). The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Economic Research Service (ERS) remain separate agencies under the new REE. The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) remained a separate agency and absorbed the National Agricultural Library. The Economics Management Staff (EMS), which supported administrative functions for NASS and ERS, was eliminated. The personnel and funds were transferred to ARS to form a new consolidated administrative and financial unit to support all of REE. REE Mission Statement To create, apply, and transfer knowledge and technology to provide affordable food and fiber, ensure food safety and nutrition, protect the environment, and support the rural development and natural resource needs of people by conducting integrated national and international research, information, education, economic, and statistical programs and services that are in the national interest. REE Agency Mission Statements ARS Provide access to agricultural information and develop new knowledge and technology needed to solve technical agricultural problems of broad scope and high national priority to ensure adequate availability of high-quality, safe food and other agricultural products to ERM Plan FY 1997 - 2001 Page 1 May 1996 -