The ARS mission is to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day, from field to table.
Here's a few rough numbers to illustrate the scope of the Agricultural Research Service:
- 1,200 research projects within 21 National Programs
- 2,100 scientists
- 6,000 other employees
- 100 research locations including a few in other countries
- USD 1.1 billion fiscal year 2009 budget