As of December 2010, according to the Office of Managements and Budget's authorized structural reorganization, this program was incorporated into the Management and Administration Program.

It coordinates the efforts and resources with the Department of Agriculture units and agencies; offers direct assessment and training on modern techniques in different agricultural businesses; visits farms in order to offer assessment to farmers and agricultural workers on recommended practices; certifies the adequate use of assistance and incentives, and offers effective follow-up to ensure the efficient operation of the agricultural business. It has regional offices in Arecibo, Caguas, Lares, Mayaguez, Naranjito, Ponce, San German and Utuado. Following the Reorganization Plan and the establishment of Integrated Service Centers, it looks to reduce request processing times to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the services offered.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Applications for incentives aid processed, completed and recommended	8,136	8,500	8,500
Coordination of services to farmers and related agricultural agencies	1,756	1,800	1,800
Farmer visits	21,620	22,500	22,500
Farmers attended in the Office of Agricultural Programs	33,881	34,000	34,000
Meetings and trainings to farmers	252	300	300
Meetings, trainings and other educational activities with agronomists	600	650	650
OGPe Inquiries related to agricultural land	1,200	1,300	1,300
Processing rehabilitation program applications coffee industry	1,267	1,400	1,400

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

Farmers, fishermen, aquaculture personnel, agro-entrepreneurs, students and the general public

It formulates and revises the Agricultural Development Plan and establishes rules and regulations for agricultural programs. It is comprised of the Office of the Secretary, the Auxiliary Secretary, Legal, Communications, Press and Public Relations, Land Preservation and Conservation, and Internal Audit. It is also responsible for providing services and technical assessment in Human Resources and Labor Relations. Following Reorganization Plan No. 4 and to avoid the duplication of functions, the Division of Human Resources and Labor Relations of the Agricultural Businesses Development Administration (ADEA, Spanish acronym) will be transferred to the Department of Agriculture's Human Resources and Labor Relations Auxiliary Secretary. In accordance with Reorganization Plan No. 4, this program was incorporated into the Administration starting December 2010.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Activities Photographed	300	350	350
Administrative hearings	120	150	150
Agricultural land use inquiry	1,290	1,400	1,400
Audiovisual presentations - agricultural program	55	60	60
Bonafide farmer certifications under Act No. 225, Tax incentives	3,000	4,000	4,000
Civil administrative cases	50	55	55
Court Appearance	25	30	30
Department of Agriculture official activities	640	675	675
Fiscal documents processed	8,500	9,500	9,500
Follow up on the Comptroller's Office and external auditors recommendations	410	450	450
Press conferences	50	60	60
Press releases	80	90	90
Regular interventions	20	25	25
Special interventions	30	40	40
TV and radio programs	400	425	425

The statistical data information provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget preparation process.

Customers

Farmers, agro-entrepreneurs, personnel from other agencies, students and the general public

It provides assessment, technical support and coordination for the development of modern and technologically supported agriculture with an entrepreneurial vision that contributes to the economic development of Puerto Rico. It has regulation offices for the following industries: poultry, pure Puerto Rican "Paso Fino" horses, coffee, beef, citrus and fruits, rabbits, root vegetables, forage, grain, gardening, dairy, ornamentals, small ruminants, fishing, pork, as well as the Agricultural Permits Office. Together with the Dairy Development Fund, it coordinates activities related to milk production, marketing and sales. In addition, it offers training, assessment services, orientation and information to commercial fishermen and aqua-cultural personnel.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Administrative visits	80	95	95
Annual report	1	1	1
Bonafide Horse Ranch Licenses	1,200	1,400	1,400
Breeders certifications	800	900	900
Central genealogical registry	55	60	60
Competition assistance	15	20	20
Conferences and trainings	70	80	80
DNA testing	80	100	100
Dairy farms visits (sanitation)	3,000	3,500	3,500
Exhibitions	50	60	60
Horses marking	20	30	30
Licenses issued (all)	530	600	600
Machine services	29,600	30,500	30,500
Marketing & promotion trips	13	15	15
Marketing and promotional projects	15	20	20
Participating dairy plants	200	225	225
Production core facilities	40	50	50
Provisional permits	40	50	50
Public hearings held	1	3	3
Settlement report	50	65	65
Stallions register	10	15	15
Technical advice and consultations	14,000	15,000	15,000
Visitors received	2,000	2,500	2,500
Visits to dairy plant (milk quality)	2,500	3,000	3,000
Visits to horses paddock	800	900	900

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

Progressive farmers, horticulturalists, agro-entrepreneurs, exporters, farmers associations, the Agricultural Sciences Board, small farmers, fishermen, investors, livestock farmers, producers, elaborators, milk transporters, UHT milk importers, pasteurized and homogenized milk distributor agents, fishermen, aqua-cultural personnel, agro-business students and the general public.

Program Description

Provides technical, administrative and operational assistance as well as control and supervision of the regulations that facilitate the implementation of the General Plan for the Development of Livestock and Agriculture. It coordinates special services to farmers, elaborators, importers and users. It guarantees, by conducting the necessary lab tests, that imported products contain no unauthorized pesticide residues or exceed the tolerances established by the regulatory agencies. Prevent the entrance of pests and plant diseases as well as the dissemination of new pests that can affect agriculture in general. It also has Market Regulation Offices, Agricultural Market Inspection, Vegetable Cleanliness, Agricultural Laboratory, State and Federal Inspection, Oversight and Research of the Coffee Market and Veterinary Services. In addition, it offers services for the maintenance and development of livestock and poultry on the island. It also promotes optimum health in the Puerto Rican animal population through the control and eradication of contagious diseases in exported animals. It issues license certifications to dairy owners.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Applications processed for approval of packaging and labels	60	75	75
Bacteriology samples analyzed	800	950	950
Blood tests Macel-pig	35,000	36,000	36,000
Blood tests in macel bovine cattle	35,000	36,000	36,000
Blood tests in macel cattle- other species	2,000	2,500	2,500
Brucellosis eradication	800	750	750
Certification and renewal of pesticide applicators license	3,000	3,500	3,500
Customers served	1,100	1,500	1,500
Fertilizer and food samples analyzed	1,500	1,650	1,650
Hematology-samples analyzed	100	1,500	1,500
Imported agricultural products inspection (pounds)	101,206,827	103,000,000	103,000,000
Imported eggs inspection (dozens)	38,263,371	39,500,000	39,500,000
Imported pigeon peas (boxes)	571,956	575,000	575,000
Imported products inspection - flowers (pounds)	1,000,000	1,200,000	1,200,000
Imported products inspections (pounds) fruit and vegetables	80,000	82,000	82,000
Parasitological samples analyzed	200	300	300
Pathology samples analyzed	100	150	150
People advised on existing legislation	40	60	60
Poultry inspection (pounds)	185,565,843	188,500,000	188,500,000
Samples Analyzed- other services	400	500	500
Serology samples analyzed	90,000	91,000	91,000
Soil, leaf tissue and irrigation water samples analyzed	1,000	1,500	1,500
Sugar inspection-industrial consumption (pounds)	112,555,057	113,500,000	113,500,000
Tuberculosis eradication	20,646	21,000	21,000

The statistical information provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget preparation process

Customers

Livestock farmers, veterinarians, egg producers, pork producers, owners of "Paso Fino" horses, poultry producers, beef producers, farmers and the general public.

Program Description

Plans, directs, supervises and evaluates the Department's financial and administrative operations. It is comprised of the following divisions: Federal Affairs and Monitoring, , Budget, Finances and Technology and Information. Per Reorganization Plan No. 4, the program aims to be more efficient, to avoid duplication of functions and streamline its processes. The divisions of Budget and the Livestock and Agriculture Development Administration's Information Systems Office were incorporated with this program. The Department's General Services was integrated into the ADEA General Services Office.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Agricultural surveys and publications completed	30	45	45
Budget distributions	25	30	30
Economic studies	1	2	2
Interviews and reports on the economic situation of agricultural enterprises	13,500	14,000	14,000
Wholesale price sheets in the market place	15,000	16,000	16,000

The statistical data is Information provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget preparation process.

Customers

Farmers, fishermen, aqua-cultural personnel, agro-entrepreneurs, governmental agencies, students and the general public.

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET

The proposed consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 is $16,061,000. This amount includes $14,152,000 from the Joint Resolution - General Fund, $703,000 from State Special Funds and $1,206,000 in Federal Grants.

Operational expenses reflect a decrease of $2,044,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due to the implementation of an early retirement incentive program.

Resources from the Joint Resolution - General Fund will allow the department to meet its goals and comply with strategic and established programmatic commitments; to continue the promotion and development of livestock and agriculture and to provide the tools needed to organize the diverse agricultural industry while promoting the economic development of Puerto Rico.

State Special Funds are generated from fees charged for inspections of agricultural products, the issuance of import licenses, administrative fines, pesticide impounding, pest fumigation licenses, animal laboratory analyses, DNA tests on "Paso Fino" horses and "Paso Fino" horses registrations in the Pedigree Registry. These resources will be used to cover administrative expenses, for example: purchase of laboratory materials, laboratory and office equipment, travel expenses within Puerto Rico, the purchase of materials and supplies, rent of office equipment and miscellaneous services.

Some of the contributing Federal Grants are: Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care, Inspection Grading and Standardization, Agricultural Statistics Report, Environmental Protection Consolidated Grants Program Support, Consolidated Pesticide Enforcement Cooperative Agreements and the Pesticide Certification Program Grants. These funds are used to control diseases in animals, pesticide law oversight, certification of exterminators and the farm-use pesticide registry.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES