Administrative Agency:

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service (ERS)

Program Goals:

To provide economic information and analysis for public and private decisions on agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural America. ERS produces such information for use by the general public and to help policy makers develop, administer, and evaluate agricultural and rural policies and programs.

Resource Provided:

Published (both print and electronic) materials cover: - Current situation and short-term forecasts for agricultural commodities, exports, finances, etc. - Economic and social conditions in rural America. - Effects of government policies and programs on farmers, rural communities, natural resources, and the public.

Eligibility:

ERS research is available to all.

Comments:

This agency produces a wide range of popular and technical materials related to the economic concerns of farmers. Much of this material may not be directly applicable in Alaskan conditions and communities. However, agency staff are sometimes able to respond to specific requests for information.

Program Contact:  (Primary Contact listed first.)

Adrie Custer, Deputy Director for Communications
Economic Research Service
Information Services Division
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Room S2018, 1800 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-5831
Phone: (202) 694-5115 (202) 694-5100
Fax: (202) 694-5638
e-mail: acuster@ers.usda.gov
Web site: http://www.ers.usda.gov

Information Center
Economic Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Room N3050, 1800 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-5831
Phone: (202) 694-5050
Fax: (202) 694-5689
e-mail: infocenter@ers.usda.gov