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 AgricultureUSDA_10bc70b8-a59e-46ba-9caa-7d7b219537efFarmersRanchersForestersUSDA is the most efficient, most effective, and most customer-focused department in the federal government_422569b6-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279adTo provide the best possible service to the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers of American agriculture._42256aa6-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279adProgramsEnsure USDA Programs are Delivered Efficiently, Effectively, and with Integrity and a Focus on Customer Service_42256b32-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad1ITModernize information technology infrastructure, facilities and support services to improve the customer experience._42256baa-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad1.1WorkforceMaintain a high performing workforce through employee engagement and empowerment._42256c54-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad1.2USDA EmployeesRegulations & ProcessesRemove obstacles in USDA programs by reducing regulatory burdens and streamlining processes._42256ccc-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad1.3Data & StewardshipImprove stewardship of resources and utilize data-driven analyses to maximize the return on investment._42256d44-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad1.4ProsperityMaximize the Ability of American Agricultural Producers to Prosper by Feeding and Clothing the World_42256dc6-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad2American Agricultural ProducersJobs & Economic GrowthProvide an effective financial safety net for farmers and ranchers to sustain economically viable agricultural production and support rural jobs and economic growth._42256e3e-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad2.1FarmersRanchersMarkets & CompetitionIncrease agricultural opportunities and support economic growth by creating new markets and supporting a competitive agricultural system._42256ec0-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad2.2Pests & DiseasesProtect agricultural health by preventing and mitigating the spread of agricultural pests and diseases._42256f42-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad2.3PromotionPromote American Agricultural Products and Exports_42256fc4-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad3International MarketsExpand international marketing opportunities._42257046-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad3.1Trade BarriersPrevent of resolve barriers to trade that hinder U.S. food and agricultural exports._422570c8-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad3.2DemandBuild demand in developing countries through trade capacity building._4225714a-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad3.3Developing CountriesProsperity & Economic DevelopmentFacilitate Rural Prosperity and Economic Development_422571d6-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad4CapitalExpand rural business opportunity and rural quality of life with access to capital._42257262-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad4.1Infrastructure, Broadband & ConnectivityImprove infrastructure, broadband access and connectivity._422572ee-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad4.2WorkforceSupport workforce availability._4225737a-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad4.3Rural WorkforcePrivate LandsStrengthen the Stewardship of Private Lands through Technology and Research_422574ba-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad5LandownersConservationEnhance conservation planning with science-based tools and information._42257550-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad5.1ProductivityPromote productive working lands._422575e6-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad5.2EnhancementEnhance productive agricultural landscapes._42257690-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad5.3National ForestsFoster Productive and Sustainable Use of Our National Forest System Lands_4225771c-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad6Access & UsageContribute to the economic health of rural communities through use and access opportunities._422577b2-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad6.1Productivity & SustainabilityEnsure lands and watersheds are sustainable, healthy and productive._42257852-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad6.2WildfireMitigate wildfire risk._422578e8-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad6.3FoodProvide all Americans Access to a Safe, Nutritious and Secure Food Supply_4225797e-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad7Illness & HealthPrevent foodborne illness and protect public health._42257a1e-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad7.1Nutrition & Self-SufficiencyProvide access to safe and nutritious food for low-income people while supporting a pathway to self-sufficiency._42257abe-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad7.2Low-Income PeopleDietSupport and encourage healthy dietary choices through data-driven, flexible and customer-focused approaches._42257b54-4189-11e8-8aa8-7e51f4c279ad7.32017-10-012022-09-302018-04-16https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/strategic-goalsOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net