The "USDA Science and Research Strategy, 2023-2026: Cultivating Scientific Innovation" presents a vision for transforming U.S. agriculture through science and innovation, and outlines USDA’s highest scientific priorities. Learn how you can become part of this visionary strategy. Chart a course towards addressing pressing societal challenges by seizing opportunities to revolutionize the food, agriculture, and natural resource sectors.
Download the Strategy (PDF, 21.4 MB)
Join the Conversation and Shape the Future of Agriculture!
We're turning intention into action and we're calling on YOU— our partners and stakeholders—to join us on this journey. Together, we're crafting a future that's innovative, sustainable, and transformative for agriculture and beyond.
Share Your Input
Your voice matters! Have insights, ideas, or expertise to share? We want to hear them. Your input is invaluable as we lay the groundwork for real change. Share your thoughts by emailing USDAScience@usda.gov.
Lead a Discussion
Imagine being a catalyst for change in your own community. Take charge by hosting your own stakeholder discussion. Download this “Lead a Discussion” Digital Toolkit (ZIP, 33.1 MB) and use this resource to gather your community, share ideas, and contribute to the vision of a progressive agricultural landscape.
Share with Your Network
Want to share these ideas with your network? Share the USDA Science & Research Strategy 2023-2026 and use the hashtags: #USDAScience | #USDAScienceMovesMe
Stay Connected and Informed
Stay connected on USDA Science and Research efforts. Bookmark this page to explore updates, resources, and insights. Follow @USDAScience for the latest science updates.
Five Priorities, One Vision
We're embarking on a journey to turn intention into action and we're calling on YOU—our partners and stakeholders—to be the architects of change. Together, we're crafting a future that's innovative, sustainable, and transformative for agriculture and beyond.
- Accelerating Innovative Technologies and Practices
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USDA is identifying and developing approaches that support innovative, resilient, and commercially viable technologies and practices at a transformative pace to strengthen overall wellbeing.
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- Driving Climate Smart Solutions
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USDA will advance research that is co-developed with the public to address risks from long-term and acute climate stressors, generate potential new revenue streams, and improve climate resilience.
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- Bolstering Nutrition Security and Health
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USDA will deliver innovative, science-based best practices and opportunities to support decisions related to food and nutrition security, dietary guidance, personalized food choices, food safety, nutrition, and agriculture.
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- Cultivating Resilient Ecosystems
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USDA will address place-and-scale-appropriate needs through science-based solutions targeting multi-faceted and pressing goals to ensure agricultural productivity, sustainability, and resilience.
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- Translating Research into Action
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USDA works to empower open, science-based, and data-driven information, communicate solutions that promote understanding and action, and foster a culture where policy informs, encourages, and advances scientific innovation and adoption.
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Advancing Together for a Better Tomorrow
USDA's commitment reaches across communities, supporting thriving neighborhoods and nourishing our nation. By forging innovation and collaboration together, we can confront challenges as one. This strategy embodies the voices of our stakeholders and partners, harnessing collective expertise for meaningful change.
