November 14, 2025
Dr. Scott Hutchins serves as Under Secretary for the Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area of USDA. In addition, he is the Chief Scientist for USDA and serves on the USDA Leadership Cabinet. The REE Mission Area includes the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Economic Research Service (ERS), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), and the Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS).