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The Research and Scientific Exchanges Division (RSED) promotes
international cooperation on sustainable agricultural and
forestry systems to help secure a safe and adequate food supply.
RSED supports cooperation between American and foreign
researchers through activities directed at potential threats to
U.S. agriculture and forestry, development of new technologies,
and enhancement of agribusiness and trade in foreign markets.
Participating countries benefit through a variety of activities
including both short and long-term visits of U.S. and foreign
scientists, collaborative research projects, and technical
workshops.
With U.S. and international funding, RSED develops and implements
projects as well as establishes links for the network of
agricultural experts in USDA, other federal agencies, the
university system and private sector organizations. RSED also
provides technical support to design and facilitate project
implementation from the development stage through final
evaluation.
Examples of the Types of Services RSED Provides
Examples of Current RSED Programs
AgLink: A program for small U.S. agribusinesses in the NIS, Baltics and Poland.
Agricultural Technology Utilization and Transfer Project: AID-funded collaborative research with Egypt.
The Baltics & Poland Agribusiness and Development Program: An applied research program to enhance trade opportunities.
Middle East Peace Process: Projects which bring together Israeli and Arab experts to address mutual problems through research and technical cooperation.
Central European Joint Funds: Bilateral research initiatives in Poland, Hungary, Czech and Slovak Republics, Slovenia, Macedonia, and Croatia.
The Scientific Cooperation Program: A small grants program which supports research world- wide.
Sustainable Agriculture Video Project for China: RSED has collaborated with China NGO Global Village of Beijing to produce a sustainable agriculture video series for Chinese Central Television. The nine-segment series focuses on economically viable small-scale U.S. farms that have adopted environmentally innovative agricultural techniques. In addition to the broadcast on Chinese television, the series will be used as a teaching supplement in Chinese agricultural universities.
Teach US: TEACH US aims to expose minority teachers working in urban settings to agricultural disciplines through international study tours focused upon diverse agricultural and natural resource management practices
Trade Barrier Workshops: Targeted activities to address constraints to U.S. exports.
Ukraine Cooperative Programs: Activities in beef and dairy production, production management and seed policy to build capacity and enhance trade opportunities.
Water Quality Programs: Cooperative projects in China, the Middle East and Mexico to demonstrate U.S. drinking water and other environmental technologies.
Contact Information:
Director: Carol Kramer-LeBlanc
Phone: (202) 690-4872
Fax: (202) 690-0892
Mailing Address:
USDA/FAS/ICD/RSED
1400 Independence Ave, NW
Stop 1084
Washington, D.C. 20250-1084