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Mission:	To provide information, research, and resources about water resources in agriculture to support scientific findings, educational methodologies, and public policy; to facilitate access to knowledge that promotes sustainable water use in farming.
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'''Water and Agriculture Information Center (WAIC)''' is a specialized service within the National Agricultural Library aimed at collecting, organizing, and disseminating information related to water and agriculture. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.nal.usda.gov/waic}} ==Mission== The mission of WAIC is to serve as a comprehensive resource for information on water in agriculture, supporting research, policy development, and education. It focuses on compiling scientific literature, educational resources, and policy documents to promote sustainable agricultural practices and efficient water management. ==Parent organization== WAIC is part of the [[National Agricultural Library (NAL)]], which is managed by the [[U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)]]. ==Legislation== WAIC does not have specific legislation for its creation but operates under the broader mandate of NAL to provide agricultural information services. ==Partners== WAIC collaborates with: * Various USDA agencies and programs * Academic institutions * Water resource management organizations ==Number of employees== The number of staff specifically dedicated to WAIC is not publicly detailed. ==Organization structure== *'''Information Services Division''' manages the collection and dissemination of data. *'''Research and Policy Analysis''' focuses on current trends and policy implications. *'''Outreach and Education''' works on public engagement and educational initiatives. ==List of programs== * Water and Agriculture Research Bibliography * Educational Workshops and Webinars * Policy Briefs on Water in Agriculture * Information Services for Agricultural Water Management ==Last total enacted budget== Specific budget details for WAIC are not publicly available as it is part of NAL's broader budget. ==Leader== WAIC is led by a Director. ==Services provided== WAIC provides services including access to a vast repository of research and publications on water use in agriculture, expert consultations, and educational resources. It also supports policy development by providing timely and relevant information to policymakers, researchers, and educators. ==Regulations overseen== WAIC does not oversee regulations but provides information that can inform water and agricultural policy and regulation. ==Headquarters address== 10301 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705 (National Agricultural Library's address) ==Website== https://www.nal.usda.gov/waic ==Wikipedia article== There is no specific Wikipedia article for WAIC; for context, see [[wikipedia:National Agricultural Library]]. ==External links== * https://www.nal.usda.gov/waic * https://www.nal.usda.gov/ * https://www.usda.gov/topics/water [[Category:National Agricultural Library]]

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