The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (ERS) provides timely research and analysis to public and private decisionmakers on topics related to agriculture, food, the environment, and rural America. ERS provides more than just the economic facts-the agency brings the perspective of economic analysis to many critical issues facing farmers, agribusiness, consumers, and policymakers.

ERS 2000-2005 strategic plan

ERS FY2003 performance and resource plan

ERS FY2001 and FY2002 performance plans

ERS FY2000 annual performance report