Open AccessStrategic science planning for responsible stewardship and plant protection at the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Author(s) -
Federman Sarah,
Zankowski Paul
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
plants, people, planet
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2572-2611
DOI - 10.1002/ppp3.10075
Subject(s) - sustainability , business , agriculture , stewardship (theology) , ecosystem services , environmental resource management , natural resource , environmental stewardship , strategic planning , food security , environmental planning , ecosystem , political science , geography , economics , ecology , marketing , archaeology , politics , law , biology
Societal Impact Statement Agriculture is comprised of managed ecosystems, which can include forests, rangelands and crops; these managed ecosystems are vital resources, providing a host of economic and societal benefits. However, these systems face a multitude of challenges: from climate change and limited natural resources; to exotic pests and pathogens; to growing global populations and food demands. Responding to these global challenges requires interdisciplinary innovation and strategic planning to maintain production and sustainability while responsibly feeding the future. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and its Research, Education, and Economics, and Forest Service agencies plan to meet these challenges via research programs and initiatives.