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Background

1. The Agricultural Research Service
2. Legislative Mandates
3. ARS Research
4. International Collaboration
5. National Agricultural Library
6. National Arboretum
7. Technology Transfer Activities
8. Partnerships and Coordination with USDA and Other Federal Agencies
9. ARS Approach to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)
10. ARS Strategic Planning Process
11. Administrative and Financial Management (AFM) Functions
12. Departmental Goals
13. Vision, Mission, Guiding Principles, and Values
14. Key External Factors
15. Key Internal Factors
16. Customers, Beneficiaries, Stakeholders, and Partners
17. Resources Needed
18. Program Evaluation
19. Role of External Entities in Drafting the ARS Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan

1. Outcomes, General Goals, and Explanatory Statements
   Outcome 1. An Agricultural System That Is Highly Competitive in the Global Economy
   Outcome 2. A Safe and Secure Food and Fiber System
   Outcome 3. A Healthy, Well-Nourished Population
   Outcome 4. An Agricultural System That Protects Natural Resources and the Environment
   Outcome 5. Enhanced Economic Opportunity and Quality of Life for Americans
2. ARS Administrative, Programmatic, and Management Initiatives
   Initiative 1. Support Education
   Initiative 2. National Agricultural Library
   Initiative 3. Creative Leadership
3. Appendix-ARS Implementation Policies

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