U.S. Department of Agriculture Strategic Goals for FY2018-2022As part of our vision to make USDA the most efficient, most effective, and most customer-focused department in the federal government, we have established seven strategic goals for fiscal years 2018-2022.Our strategic goals outline key priorities and strategies, and objectives to achieve them. Over the next four years, we will continue to provide the best possible service to our customers - the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers of American agriculture and "do right and feed everyone."U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Organization_501af0b2-6629-430d-8e03-bccd10d2c9efFarmersForestersRanchersUSDA is the most efficient, most effective, and most customer-focused department in the federal governmentVision_c370bf86-f728-445a-b869-3e7dd2f350dfTo provide the best possible service to the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers of American agriculture.Mission_c370bf86-f728-445a-b869-3e7dd2f350dfunnamed valueProgramsEnsure USDA Programs are Delivered Efficiently, Effectively, and with Integrity and a Focus on Customer ServiceGoal_0e9a3d71-c1da-401a-a573-c1ccc60cd9751USDA Employeesunnamed generic groupunnamed generic groupunnamed generic groupunnamed stakeholderITModernize information technology infrastructure, facilities and support services to improve the customer experience.Objective_993f3865-74ea-4a94-8b2d-e946c1c98e951unnamed generic groupWorkforceMaintain a high performing workforce through employee engagement and empowerment.Objective_005f8a3c-84b7-417a-98b0-d1773970a6782USDA EmployeesRegulations & ProcessesRemove obstacles in USDA programs by reducing regulatory burdens and streamlining processes.Objective_b8a48858-599e-4639-af9e-b1c6bac89fe53unnamed generic groupData & StewardshipImprove stewardship of resources and utilize data-driven analyses to maximize the return on investment.Objective_c0f05834-da7b-42ed-a58c-b309d425be0c4unnamed generic groupProsperityMaximize the Ability of American Agricultural Producers to Prosper by Feeding and Clothing the WorldGoal_a37ebfcf-93c9-4160-abd6-5c437fac93ea2FarmersRanchersAmerican Agricultural Producersunnamed generic groupunnamed generic groupJobs & Economic GrowthProvide an effective financial safety net for farmers and ranchers to sustain economically viable agricultural production and support rural jobs and economic growth.Objective_2bb2832e-4661-47f7-a337-886e432e34e11FarmersRanchersMarkets & CompetitionIncrease agricultural opportunities and support economic growth by creating new markets and supporting a competitive agricultural system.Objective_e7ab4b7f-ffaf-4b99-b1eb-d8a814de4cd02unnamed generic groupPests & DiseasesProtect agricultural health by preventing and mitigating the spread of agricultural pests and diseases.Objective_1c758d37-0ffb-4047-89fa-9a4788ccd8d23unnamed generic groupPromotionPromote American Agricultural Products and ExportsGoal_1c8a80f6-c4c1-4147-943f-8a8b82cb06233Developing Countriesunnamed stakeholderunnamed stakeholderunnamed stakeholderInternational MarketsExpand international marketing opportunities.Objective_45fcd9db-71dc-48e7-8f79-6874c8e93f591unnamed stakeholderTrade BarriersPrevent of resolve barriers to trade that hinder U.S. food and agricultural exports.Objective_bd48b250-bb97-4bfa-8951-d1de5fa4dc112unnamed stakeholderDemandBuild demand in developing countries through trade capacity building.Objective_2031e9e8-0904-4b84-917e-c80ab61330493Developing CountriesProsperity & Economic DevelopmentFacilitate Rural Prosperity and Economic DevelopmentGoal_9ca73669-2d4d-4943-9e94-652b25adb3c04Rural Workforceunnamed stakeholderunnamed stakeholderunnamed stakeholderCapitalExpand rural business opportunity and rural quality of life with access to capital.Objective_4e5d66bd-3bde-4962-8cde-cf0ee90e94081unnamed stakeholderInfrastructure, Broadband & ConnectivityImprove infrastructure, broadband access and connectivity.Objective_10bbddca-d0c9-417f-a45f-4a839bd8d3fc2unnamed stakeholderWorkforceSupport workforce availability.Objective_68cae512-71be-44d6-ba40-725f4cec66353Rural WorkforcePrivate LandsStrengthen the Stewardship of Private Lands through Technology and ResearchGoal_2054d55f-4e49-4b7c-a32a-ac02624f5ebb5Landownersunnamed stakeholderunnamed stakeholderunnamed stakeholderConservationEnhance conservation planning with science-based tools and information.Objective_9086810a-99b0-4224-b0c0-0bf102081c961unnamed stakeholderProductivityPromote productive working lands.Objective_01c3da25-7b43-4789-8274-82e524c77b6b2unnamed stakeholderEnhancementEnhance productive agricultural landscapes.Objective_41fde6a4-4d9b-4243-9f23-03cfc78e468c3unnamed stakeholderNational ForestsFoster Productive and Sustainable Use of Our National Forest System LandsGoal_536b51be-9c60-4d0b-b051-8161e5ac8ff26unnamed stakeholderunnamed stakeholderunnamed stakeholderunnamed stakeholderAccess & UsageContribute to the economic health of rural communities through use and access opportunities.Objective_db458ee7-4f6b-4b1d-8d46-8b7c3df640f81unnamed stakeholderProductivity & SustainabilityEnsure lands and watersheds are sustainable, healthy and productive.Objective_65adcecf-a859-40fd-bbe5-70d7bb89e0282unnamed stakeholderWildfireMitigate wildfire risk.Objective_28b24648-7b3c-408a-ab11-07d1ec0295d03unnamed stakeholderFoodProvide all Americans Access to a Safe, Nutritious and Secure Food SupplyGoal_55ff0e62-d17b-4321-90f6-57198372d7077unnamed generic groupLow-Income Peopleunnamed stakeholderunnamed stakeholderIllness & HealthPrevent foodborne illness and protect public health.Objective_79140ef4-42c1-4820-856f-bc6e643e98181unnamed stakeholderNutrition & Self-SufficiencyProvide access to safe and nutritious food for low-income people while supporting a pathway to self-sufficiency.Objective_f6620e42-36d4-4805-8af6-7455a23285f72Low-Income PeopleDietSupport and encourage healthy dietary choices through data-driven, flexible and customer-focused approaches.Objective_2c5b9a48-9f30-4fec-b227-1c060f88e96a3unnamed generic groupStrategyPlan_c370bf86-f728-445a-b869-3e7dd2f350df2017-10-012022-09-302021-11-03Submitter_c370bf86-f728-445a-b869-3e7dd2f350dfOwenAmbur