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Agriculture Research Utilization

Goal Leaders:

Scott Hutchins headshot Dr. Scott H. Hutchins, Deputy Under Secretary, USDA, REE Mission Area
 Jacobs-young headshot Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Acting Chief Scientist, USDA
Dionne Toombs headshot Dr. Dionne Toombs, Director, USDA, Office of the Chief Scientist
Dionne Toombs headshot Holly Wiggins, Strategic Planning, Evaluation and Risk Officer, USDA, Office of the Chief Scientist

Goal Statement: Increase the utilization of Departmental research results into real world technology improvements to USDA customers, producers, and industry. By September 30, 2021, USDA will develop data-driven methods to measure the impact of research in sustainable agricultural intensification; agricultural climate adaptation; food and nutrition translation; and value added innovations.

Goal Action Plans & Progress Updates