rural development us department of agriculture 1 fy 2002 annual program performance report the mission area was established on october 13 1994 by federal crop insurance reform and reorganization act consists three agencies business cooperative service rbs housing rhs utilities rus these are responsible for delivering programs authorized consolidated farm food security 1985 electrification administration 1936 as amended marketing 1926 agricultural 1946 1949 economic 1990 is to enhance ability communities develop grow improve their quality life targeting financial technical resources in areas greatest need through activities potential this addresses goals included 2003 plan published march following chart identifies 5 strategic page number
