Staff Office

Office of the Chief Economist

OCE advises the Secretary on the economic situation in agricultural markets and the economic implications of policies and programs affecting American agriculture and rural communities.

The Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) is the focal point for economic and policy-related research and analysis for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

OCE aims to inform public and private decision makers by providing unbiased information and data-driven analyses of current and emerging issues impacting agriculture.

Contact Us

Office of the Chief Economist (OCE)

Room 112-A, Whitten Federal Building (mail stop: 3810)

Phone

202-720-4165

Email

melanie.walton@usda.gov

Sub-Centers and Sub-Offices

Office of Energy and Environmental Policy

The Office of Energy and Environmental Policy (OEEP) serves as a focal point for the Department’s energy, environmental markets, and climate change activities.

OEEP

Office of Pest Management Policy

The Office of Pest Management Policy (OPMP) develops and coordinates USDA policy on pesticides, integrated pest management, biotechnology, and related topics.

OPMP