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2020 Usda Explanatory Notes – Foreign Agricultural Service 2020 USDA EXPLANATORY NOTES – FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE Agency-Wide ........................................................................................................................................................... 33-2 Purpose Statement............................................................................................................................................... 33-2 Available Funds and Staff Years ........................................................................................................................ 33-6 Permanent Positions by Grade and Staff Years .................................................................................................. 33-7 Vehicle Fleet ....................................................................................................................................................... 33-8 Shared Funding Projects ..................................................................................................................................... 33-9 Account 1: Salaries and Expenses ......................................................................................................................... 33-10 Appropriations Language.................................................................................................................................. 33-10 Lead-Off Tabular Statement ............................................................................................................................. 33-10 Project Statement .............................................................................................................................................. 33-11 Geographic Breakdown of Obligations and Staff Years ................................................................................... 33-16 Classification by Objects .................................................................................................................................. 33-18 Status of Programs ............................................................................................................................................ 33-19 Account 2: Public Law 480 ................................................................................................................................... 33-47 Appropriations Language.................................................................................................................................. 33-48 Lead-Off Tabular Statement ............................................................................................................................. 33-48 Project Statement .............................................................................................................................................. 33-49 Classification by Objects .................................................................................................................................. 33-50 Account 3: McGovern-Dole International ood for Education and Child Nutrition Grants .................................... 33-51 Lead-Off Tabular Statement ............................................................................................................................. 33-51 Project Statement .............................................................................................................................................. 33-51 Geographic Breakdown of Obligations and Staff Years ................................................................................... 33-52 Classification by Objects .................................................................................................................................. 33-52 Account 4: Commodity Credit Corporation Export Loans Program Account ....................................................... 33-53 Appropriations Language.................................................................................................................................. 33-53 Lead-Off Tabular Statement ............................................................................................................................. 33-53 Project Statement .............................................................................................................................................. 33-53 Classification by Objects .................................................................................................................................. 33-54 Agency-Wide Performance ................................................................................................................................... 33-55 Summary of Performance ................................................................................................................................. 33-55 33-1 2020 USDA EXPLANATORY NOTES – FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE AGENCY-WIDE PURPOSE STATEMENT The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is unique within the U.S. Government for its sole focus on global agricultural trade and food security issues. In May 2017, the Secretary of Agriculture enhanced the Department’s commitment to trade by establishing a new Under Secretary dedicated exclusively to Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs (TFAA). Additionally, earlier this year, the Department published the USDA Strategic Plan for FY 2018- 2022, which includes the goal to “promote American agricultural products and exports.” FAS’ vision outlines our approach to accomplishing that goal as well as the broader vision the Secretary has for the Department’s agencies to remain accountable to one another and to those who rely on us. This plan depends on our Agency’s proven experience and recognized expertise in utilizing trade policy, international programming, and market analysis to expand exports, as well as the strong connection between FAS in Washington and our overseas offices to effectively execute our mission. FAS has set its priorities, refocused resources, and ensured its activities are resulting in the desired outcome for stakeholders. FAS is the lead U.S. agency tasked with promoting exports of U.S. agricultural products. This recognized expertise is trusted by farmers and ranchers, food processors, other U.S. government agencies, and non-governmental organizations to provide sound, reliable, and consistent intelligence on foreign agricultural markets, crop conditions and agro-political dynamics. The Agency advances the growth of U.S. agricultural exports through market intelligence, trade policy, trade capacity building and trade promotion programs. In concert, these capabilities allow FAS to engage foreign markets all along the market development spectrum – from developing economies to mature markets – facilitating an environment for trade growth opportunities for U.S. agriculture. FAS continues to serve as the voice for U.S. agriculture in international affairs, bringing together the diverse views of American farmers, ranchers, processors, and trade associations, as well as U.S. government agencies and non- governmental organizations. FAS’s enacting legislation from 1930 allows for agricultural attachés and locally employed staff in international offices to serve as the vital eyes, ears, voice, and hands of U.S. agriculture around the world and often serve as the first point of contact for companies looking to export to a foreign market. Thus, FAS leadership in foreign agricultural affairs is realized through its global network of civil servants, foreign service officers and locally employed staff. FAS advocates for trade-promoting, science-based policies through trade agreements, partnerships, bilateral engagement, and international fora to address the evolving challenges of feeding a growing global population. FAS achieves its mission through relationship-building. The Agency’s employees understand the importance of relationships in creating and maintaining an open and positive global trade environment. With its long-standing and unprecedented partnership and collaboration with the U.S. agricultural industry, other U.S. government agencies, and non-governmental organizations, FAS consistently evaluates and addresses customer needs. Equally essential are FAS’s relationships with international partners, including foreign governments, international organizations and international agriculture associations, as employees evaluate, advise on, and support the strengthening of the global market environment for U.S. food and agricultural products. FAS embraces the challenge of being flexible and adaptable in an ever-evolving trade environment. FAS staff bring market intelligence data to life by delivering timely, accurate, and comprehensive analysis to policymakers and industry partners that directly informs agricultural trade policy decisions, program delivery, and decision-making. Description of Agency Activities Trade Policy FAS’ trade policy work maintains a level playing field for U.S. food and agricultural exporters who compete internationally. By partnering with other government agencies and trade associations, as well as regional and international organizations, FAS coordinates global efforts aimed at trade liberalization by negotiating trade agreements; monitoring trade agreement compliance through formal and informal mechanisms; establishing transparent, science-based standards for U.S. agricultural products; and eliminating trade barriers. FAS works to maintain and expand access to foreign markets in the face of unfair trade barriers. Removing existing barriers, while ensuring new
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