Research, education, and economics (REE) : long-range information resources management plan, fiscal years 1997-2001

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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
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