LAND AND CATTLE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION .

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Reorganization Plan No. 4, July 26, 2010 known as the 2010 Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan derogated Reorganization Plan No. 1 of May 4, 1994 as amended, that created the Land and Cattle Development Services Administration, eliminated the Rural Development Services Administration and the Farming Development Corporation, transferred their functions to the Land and Cattle Development Services Administration and abscribed it to the Department of Agriculture.

POSITIONS FILLED

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012
Sept./08 Sept./09 Sept./10 Feb./11 Proj.

 

Total amount of positions 1,010 972 693 0 0

The data come from the Agency's Authorized Positions Statistical Reports and are certified by it. The figures for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 are reflected in the Farming Services and Development Administration as provided in the July 26, 2010 Reorganization Plan Num. 4.

Coffee Purchase

Program Description

Operates coffee purchasing centers at the different coffee producing regions during harvest (July - March) and a warehouse in Adjuntas that operates year round.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 6 6 5 0
Other staff 0 1 0 0
Planning, Budget, Statistics, Auditing, and Finance 2 2 2 0
Maintenance and General Services Staff 30 28 15 0
Total, Positions 38 37 22 0

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PURCHASING AND SALES

Program Description

Guarantees the continous improvement and development of farmer's productions in a way where it meets the basic needs of the population; allows farmers' income to rise; and satisfies market demands through the availability and variety of quality agricultural products at reasonable prices.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 54 52 36 0
Other staff 4 2 0 0
Other Safety and Protection Staff 1 2 1 0
Planning, Budget, Statistics, Auditing, and Finance 13 12 7 0
Public Relations and Communications 7 6 2 0
Maintenance and General Services Staff 120 112 74 0
Information Systems 1 1 0 0
Total, Positions 200 187 120 0

MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Program Description

Implements Department of Agriculture policies, strategies and regulations and ensures compliance with regulations and rules that control the services and incentives offered by the Agency. In addition, it supervises Agency programs.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 191 182 143 0
Other staff 6 6 3 0
Other Safety and Protection Staff 1 1 0 0
Planning, Budget, Statistics, Auditing, and Finance 64 60 39 0
Maintenance and General Services Staff 46 46 35 0
Information Systems 22 18 12 0
Total, Positions 330 313 232 0

Production and distribution of calcium carbonate

Program Description

Produces and distributes limestone, a material that is of vital importance to agricultural production in Puerto Rico, with a plant in Ciales and 14 distribution centers.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 3 3 3 0
Other staff 1 1 0 0
Planning, Budget, Statistics, Auditing, and Finance 2 0 0 0
Maintenance and General Services Staff 20 23 16 0
Total, Positions 26 27 19 0

SEED AND SAPLING PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION

Program Description

Produces, distributes and maintains a continuous supply of high quality, disease resistant, fast growing seeds.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 17 18 17 0
Other staff 15 15 12 0
Other Safety and Protection Staff 6 6 5 0
Planning, Budget, Statistics, Auditing, and Finance 2 2 2 0
Maintenance and General Services Staff 63 60 36 0
Total, Positions 103 101 72 0

Crop Production Protection

Program Description

Helps farmers eradicate pests and diseases that affect different crops; employs 61 crews that offer services throughout the different areas of Puerto Rico.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 25 25 21 0
Other staff 258 252 182 0
Planning, Budget, Statistics, Auditing, and Finance 13 13 10 0
Maintenance and General Services Staff 17 17 15 0
Total, Positions 313 307 228 0

FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The funds, positions and functions of the Administration have been transferred and integrated into the Department of Agriculture, the Farming Business Development Administration and the Lands Authority as provided by the Act No. 4 of July 26, 2010, known as the 2010 Agriculture Reorganization Plan.



SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Agricultural Techniques Schooling and Training 200 53 53 0
Coffee Purchase and Sale 31,167 29,049 27,578 0
Crop Production Protection 8,754 8,220 5,667 0
General Management and Administration 5,051 11,295 1,532 0
Production and distribution of calcspar 1,000 1,331 854 0
Production and Distribution of Seeds and Small Tress 3,485 3,058 1,230 0
Purchase and Sale of Agricultural Products 31,002 34,573 32,214 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 80,659 87,579 69,128 0
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations
Fertilizer Supply for land cultivation 4,356 4,000 4,000 0
Production and Distribution of Seeds and Small Tress 31 0 0 0
Purchase and Sale of Agricultural Products 250 0 0 0
Technical Assistance, Subsidies, and Economic Incentives 8,349 28,327 28,000 0
Wage Subsidy Guarantee for Agriculture 49,900 39,000 38,000 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 62,886 71,327 70,000 0
Total, Program 143,545 158,906 139,128 0
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Special Appropriations - General Fund 18,147 18,000 11,243 0
Other Income 0 1,000 0 0
Revenues from Internal Sources 62,512 68,579 57,885 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 80,659 87,579 69,128 0
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Special Appropriations - General Fund 62,605 71,327 70,000 0
Revenues from Internal Sources 281 0 0 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 62,886 71,327 70,000 0
Total, Funding Sources 143,545 158,906 139,128 0
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 13,848 14,945 8,515 0
Rent and Utilities 711 3,158 2,118 0
Purchased Services 1,331 2,138 1,466 0
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions 373 0 400 0
Transportation Expenses 132 644 644 0
Professional Services 5 4 0 0
Other Expenses 55,576 60,975 53,387 0
Non Distributed Allocations 3,000 1,000 0 0
Equipment Purchases 19 17 17 0
Office Supplies and other Materials 5,664 4,698 2,581 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 80,659 87,579 69,128 0
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Contributions to Non Governmental Entities 62,605 71,327 70,000 0
Incentives and Subsidies for Services to Citizens 281 0 0 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 62,886 71,327 70,000 0
Total, Expense Category 143,545 158,906 139,128 0