IAHEE Sources-Federal-Hatch Regular

Hatch Regular Funds

The Hatch Act of 1887 established the State Agricultural Experiment Stations. Hatch funds are appropriated by Congress each year, and distributed to the states on a formula basis, which includes a base allocation for each state plus an amount that is allocated based on the percentage of farm and rural population in the state compared with the national farm and rural population.

The use of Hatch funds should reflect the national goals established in the Research Education and Economics (REE) Mission Area and CSREES Agency Strategic Plans.

An agricultural system that is highly competitive in the global economy.
Through research and education, empower the agricultural system with knowledge that will improve competitiveness in domestic production, processing, and marketing.
A safe and secure food and fiber system.
To ensure an adequate food and fiber supply and food safety through improved science based detection, surveillance, prevention, and education.
A healthy, well-nourished population.
Through research and education on nutrition and development of more nutritious foods, enable people to make health promoting choices.
An agricultural system which protects natural resources and the environment.
Enhance the quality of the environment through better understanding of and building on agriculture’s and forestry’s complex links with soil, water, air, and biotic resources.
Enhanced economic opportunity and quality of life for Americans.

Empower people and communities, through research-based information and education, to address the economic and social challenges facing our youth, families, and communities.

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