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Mission:
The ARS, CRS mission is to protect the civil rights and equal employment opportunity for employees, applicants for employment, and all beneficiaries of its agricultural research. No employee or applicant for employment will be denied any employment opportunity and no beneficiary of research will be denied access to services because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. The ARS will provide research services to all Americans, ensure a workplace environment free from discrimination, and actively pursue diversity in every aspect of the organization.