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Our Mission
Our Mission
The mission of the Policy Center is to conduct research, analyze policy and make recommendations seeking to achieve economic integration of USDA programs and policies for all farmers, ranchers, communities, and rural landowners.
Our Vision
The Vision of the Policy Center is to be the premiere authority for information on the history, current conditions, trends and future projections of select farmers, ranchers and communities.
Our Mission
Background
The Policy Center was authorized in the 2014 Farm Bill and was created to be a voice for farmers and ranchers in policy advocacy and to ensure that data-driven information is available for Congress and other stakeholders. The Farm Bill specified that the Policy Center was to be located at an 1890 university.
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