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Research, Education, and Economics Type: Government Parent organization: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Top organization: Employees: Over 8,500 Executive: Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Budget: $4 billion Address: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250 Website: https://www.ree.usda.gov Creation Legislation: Wikipedia: Research, Education, and Economics

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Mission The mission of REE within USDA is to advance scientific knowledge related to agriculture, thereby fostering a safe, sustainable, and competitive U.S. food and fiber system, and supporting strong communities, families, and youth through integrated research, education, and economic analysis.

Services Scientific Research; Economic Analysis; Education and Extension

Regulations

Research, Education, and Economics (REE) is a mission area of the Department of Agriculture (USDA), focusing on advancing agricultural science, education, and economic analysis to support the agricultural sector.

REE includes several agencies that conduct research, develop educational programs, and provide economic data to inform policy decisions.

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Mission

REE's mission is to drive agricultural innovation through research that addresses critical issues like food security, climate change, nutrition, and rural development. It aims to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. agriculture by supporting cutting-edge research, providing education through extension services, and offering economic insights to both public and private sector stakeholders.

Parent organization

REE is part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which oversees all aspects of agriculture, food, natural resources, and related issues in the U.S.

Legislation

While REE does not have a single piece of creation legislation, it operates under various acts that authorize USDA's research, educational, and economic activities.

Partners

• Land-grant universities
• Private sector research institutions
• Non-profit organizations
• State and local governments

Number of employees

REE employs more than 8,500 people across its various agencies.

Organization structure

REE's structure includes:

• Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Conducting in-house research.
• Economic Research Service (ERS) - Providing economic analysis.
• National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Managing extramural research and extension programs.
• National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) - Collecting and disseminating agricultural statistics.

List of programs

• Agricultural Research Programs (ARS)
• National Research Initiative Grants (NIFA)
• Economic Information and Analysis (ERS)
• Census of Agriculture (NASS)

Last total enacted budget

The last total enacted budget for REE was approximately $4 billion.

Leader

• Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics
• USDA's Chief Scientist

Services provided

REE provides services like fundamental and applied research on agricultural production, nutritional science, and environmental impacts; educational outreach through extension programs; economic data and analysis to inform policy and industry decisions; and statistical services that provide a comprehensive picture of American agriculture.

Regulations overseen

REE does not directly oversee regulations but influences the regulatory environment through its research outcomes and policy recommendations.

Headquarters address

1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250

Website

https://www.ree.usda.gov

Wikipedia article

wikipedia:Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics