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Purpose and Expected Outcomes
Purpose
To mark the contributions and achievements of ARS over the last 50 years,
understand the unique role research plays in the agricultural, natural resources,
and technology arenas, and to build excitement and vision within the scientific
ranks as we look to the future of ARS research.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the meeting we expect participants to:
- Strengthen our understanding of the core character of ARS and recognize
the tradition of ARS excellence in research, technology and information
transfer;
- Realize the biggest challenges facing agriculture in the next 50 years,
and identify how ARS will lead the search for solutions and share these
with our customers, stakeholders, and partners; and
- Enrich and build lasting, mentoring, professional, and personal relationships
across and within the ARS ranks of scientists, program leaders, and senior
managers, encouraging collaboration and cooperation across our national
network.
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