Agriculture Innovation Agenda
| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Department of Agriculture |
| Top Organization | N/A |
| Creation Legislation | Not applicable, departmental initiative |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | The Agriculture Innovation Agenda (AIA) aims to align USDA's resources, programs, and research to stimulate innovation in U.S. agriculture. Its goal is to increase agricultural production by 40% while halving the environmental footprint by 2050. |
| Program Start | February 2020 |
| Initial Funding | Not specified in public documents, funded through existing USDA budgets |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Historic | Yes |
The Agriculture Innovation Agenda (AIA) is a strategic, department-wide effort by the USDA to position American agriculture to meet future global demands through innovation. It focuses on increasing U.S. agricultural production by 40% while simultaneously reducing its environmental impact by 50% by 2050.
Goals
- Develop an innovation strategy that aligns public and private sector research.
- Integrate innovative technologies and practices into USDA programs to aid farmers.
- Review and improve USDA productivity and conservation data to track progress.
- Set and achieve benchmarks like reducing food loss and waste by 50% by 2030.
Organization
The AIA is managed by the USDA under the leadership of the Deputy Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics. It operates as a coordinated effort across various USDA agencies, leveraging existing resources and programs.
History
The AIA was announced by Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue at the 2020 Agriculture Outlook Forum. It was established as a response to the challenge of meeting future food, fiber, fuel, and feed demands with finite resources. Since its inception, AIA has influenced policy, research priorities, and program deployment at USDA, adapting to new administrations and technological advancements.
Funding
Funding for the AIA is not explicitly detailed but is integrated into the broader USDA budget. The initiative leverages existing USDA resources and programs, with no separate initial funding allocation mentioned. Funding for associated research and implementation is ongoing through the department's various branches.
Implementation
Implementation of the AIA involves:
- Aligning research across public and private sectors.
- Integrating innovative practices into USDA's customer-facing programs.
- Regular review and enhancement of data collection to assess progress towards goals.
- There isn't a defined end date; it's considered an ongoing effort.
Related
External links
- https://www.usda.gov/aia
- wikipedia:Agriculture Innovation Agenda
Social media
- No official social media accounts for the AIA itself, but USDA has:
- https://twitter.com/USDA
- https://www.facebook.com/USDA
References
"Agriculture Innovation Agenda". https://www.usda.gov/aia. "Secretary Perdue Announces New Innovation Initiative for USDA". https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/02/20/secretary-perdue-announces-new-innovation-initiative-usda.