The Department of Agriculture provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management.
GPS Roles and Responsibilities
- Conducts research and develops applications of GPS technology in support of USDA agency missions and activities.
- Integrates GPS with cartography, remote sensing, and geographic information systems as a function of the Geospatial Line of Business.
- Promotes the use of GPS for precision agriculture, sustaining natural resources, fire protection and suppression, and supporting implementation of the Farm Bill.
GPS Leadership
Stephen Vaden
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
Point(s) of Contact
TBD