Slide 1:1 Overview of U.S. Agriculture and Natural Resources


Purpose :2 Purpose Overview of U.S. Agriculture and Natural Resources To introduce the mission, organization, and programs of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)


History and Mission :3 History and Mission The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) was founded by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862. The mission of the USDA is to provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.


The Big Picture–U.S. Agriculture And Natural Resources :4 The Big Picture–U.S. Agriculture And Natural Resources


The Economics of U.S. Agriculture :5 The Economics of U.S. Agriculture


U.S. Agriculture by the 2002 Census of Agriculture :6 U.S. Agriculture by the 2002 Census of Agriculture The Census of Agriculture is taken every 5 years. The census is a complete count of farms, ranches, and the people who operate them. Number of Farms in the United States - 2,128,982 Totaling over 928,279,000 acres!


U.S. Agricultural Production :7 U.S. Agricultural Production 1. Livestock Comprised of two main components: 2. Crops


U.S. Agricultural Production :8 U.S. Agricultural Production First Component - Livestock 95 million cattle 60 million hogs 6 million sheep 1.4 billion poultry U.S. Total: $105 Billion Value of Livestock and Poultry Sold: 2002


U.S. Agricultural Production :9 U.S. Agricultural Production Second Component?Crops Corn for grain (for animal feed) is the top commodity Soybeans and wheat are the next largest crops


Impact on U.S. Employment :10 Impact on U.S. Employment This means 1 out of every 6 jobs is related to agriculture!!


U.S. Agricultural Exports :11 U.S. Agricultural Exports 46% of the world’s soybeans 40% of its corn 20% of cotton 16% of the world’s meat 12% of wheat The United States produces:


U.S. Agricultural Exports :12 U.S. Agricultural Exports The United States is: the world’s largest agricultural exporter the world’s largest food donor


Reasons for US Agriculture Success :13 Innovative technology Animal husbandry practices Cooperative efforts that eradicate or control pests Exclusion methods that prevent entry of exotic pests and diseases Reasons for US Agriculture Success The key is in maintaining healthy crops and livestock through the use of:


Slide 14:14 Introduction to USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)


APHIS Mission :15 APHIS Mission


APHIS Safeguarding Goals :16 APHIS Safeguarding Goals


Introduction to USDA APHIS :17 Introduction to USDA APHIS


Marketing and Regulatory Programs :18 Marketing and Regulatory Programs Comprised of three agencies Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)


Marketing and Regulatory Programs :19 Marketing and Regulatory Programs Agricultural Marketing Service Mission The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is responsible for developing quality grade standards for agricultural commodities, administering marketing regulatory programs, marketing agreements and orders, and making food purchases for USDA food assistance programs.


Marketing and Regulatory Programs :20 GIPSA Mission The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) facilitates the marketing of livestock, poultry, meat, cereals, oilseeds, and related agricultural products and promotes fair and competitive trading practices for the overall benefit of consumers and American agriculture. Marketing and Regulatory Programs


Marketing and Regulatory Programs :21 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Mission: To protect the health and value of American agriculture and natural resources Marketing and Regulatory Programs


Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) :22 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Established in 1972 Organization Office of the Administrator Office of Civil Rights Enforcement and Compliance Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Six operational program units Three management support units


APHIS Organizational Chart :23 APHIS Organizational Chart


APHIS :24 APHIS Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) Manages communications with Congress, States, Industry stakeholders, trading partners and the media


APHIS :25 MRP Business Services (MRPBS) Provides resource management and administrative services to support the three USDA MRP agencies Areas of services include budget, finance, human resources, information technology, procurement, property management, and related administrative services. APHIS


APHIS :26 Policy and Program Development (PPD) Helps APHIS Leadership continually improve its programs by making and implementing decisions and plans that are based on sound science and rigorous analysis of data, and that are consistent with the agency’s environmental stewardship goals, legal authorities, and overall policies APHIS


APHIS- Animal Care :27 APHIS- Animal Care Mission Determines and promotes standards of humane care and treatment of animals through inspections and educational efforts


APHIS- Biotechnology Regulatory Services :28 APHIS- Biotechnology Regulatory Services Mission Protects agricultural and natural resources by ensuring safe development of genetically engineered organisms using a science-base regulatory framework


APHIS- International Services :29 APHIS- International Services Mission Provides international animal and plant health expertise to safeguard American agricultural health and promote U.S. agricultural trade


APHIS Veterinary Services :30 APHIS Veterinary Services Mission Protects and improves the health, quality, and marketability of our nation’s animals, animal products, and veterinary biologics by preventing, controlling, and/or eliminating animal diseases and monitoring, and promoting animal health and productivity


APHIS Wildlife Services :31 APHIS Wildlife Services Mission Provides leadership to resolve wildlife contacts and create a balance allowing people and wildlife to peacefully coexist


APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine :32 APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine Mission Safeguards agriculture and natural resources from the risks associated with the entry, establishment, or spread of pests, diseases and noxious weeds


Summary :33 Summary The APHIS mission is to protect American agriculture and natural resources APHIS has established two broad goals... Safeguarding the health of animals, plants, and ecosystems; Facilitating safe agriculture trade. This is accomplished through many different agencies and programs (domestic and international)