AMS Research and Promotion Boards

AMS Research and Promotion Boards Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees Parent organization: Agricultural Marketing Service Top organization: Department of Agriculture Employees: Varies (by board, members serve voluntarily) Executive: Chair Budget: Funded by industry assessments (varies by program) Address: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States Website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion Creation Legislation: Various commodity-specific acts Wikipedia: AMS Research and Promotion Boards

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Mission The mission of the AMS Research and Promotion Boards is to enhance the competitiveness and marketability of U.S. agricultural commodities through research, promotion, and consumer education. These boards work to increase demand, develop new markets, and promote industry self-help in various agricultural sectors.

Services Market research; Promotion campaigns; Educational programs

Regulations

Agricultural Marketing Service Research and Promotion Boards (AMS R&P Boards) are industry-funded entities designed to conduct generic promotion, research, and consumer information programs for specific agricultural commodities. These boards help in improving the economic position of the producers and handlers of these commodities by enhancing consumer awareness and market development.

Official Site

Mission

The AMS R&P Boards aim to support the U.S. agricultural industry by funding and directing research, marketing, and promotional activities that increase the demand for commodities like dairy, beef, pork, cotton, and many others. Their activities are focused on maintaining and expanding markets both domestically and internationally, all while being funded through assessments on producers and handlers.

Parent organization

The R&P Boards are managed by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which oversees marketing and regulatory programs for agricultural products.

Legislation

Each R&P Board is established by commodity-specific legislation or orders, which are authorized under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996, among other acts. These legal frameworks allow for the creation of boards to manage promotion and research for specific commodities.

Partners

• Producers and handlers of the specific commodity
• Marketing agencies and consultants
• Research institutions
• Trade associations related to the commodity

Number of employees

Each board's membership varies, typically consisting of appointed members from the industry they represent, who serve voluntarily. The number of members on each board is determined by the specific commodity program.

Organization structure

The boards are organized by commodity, with each having its own structure but generally including a board of directors or similar governing body.

Leader

Each board is led by a Chair, elected or appointed to oversee the board's activities.

Divisions

There are no formal divisions within these boards, but they might have committees focused on:

• Research
• Promotion
• Market development

List of programs

• Promotion campaigns to increase consumer demand
• Research projects aimed at improving commodity quality or production methods
• Educational initiatives to inform consumers about the benefits of the commodity

Last total enacted budget

Budgets for these boards are not publicly specified in a single document but are based on assessments collected from the industry, which can vary annually.

Staff

The boards do not have dedicated staff; they are supported by AMS employees, and sometimes they hire external contractors for specific projects.

Funding

Each board is self-funded through mandatory assessments on producers or handlers of the commodity, which are then used to finance the board's activities.

Services provided

AMS R&P Boards provide services like market research, promotional activities, and consumer education to enhance the image, demand, and sales of U.S. agricultural commodities.

Regulations overseen

While the boards do not directly oversee regulations, their activities are subject to USDA oversight to ensure compliance with the enabling legislation for each program.

Headquarters address

1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States

History

Since their establishment under various acts, these boards have played a significant role in shaping the marketing strategies for U.S. agricultural commodities, adapting to changes in consumer preferences and market conditions.

External links

• Official AMS R&P Boards Website
• wikipedia:Agricultural Marketing Service#Research_and_Promotion_Programs