Water and Agriculture Information Center

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Water and Agriculture Information Center
Type:	Administrative and Support Agencies
Parent organization:	National Agricultural Library (USDA)
Top organization:
Employees:
Executive:	Director
Budget:
Address:	10301 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705
Website:	https://www.nal.usda.gov/waic
Creation Legislation:	National Agricultural Library
Wikipedia:	Water and Agriculture Information Center

Water and Agriculture Information Center

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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.

Services
Information Dissemination; Research; Educational Resources

Regulations

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 Site

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