The Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is committed to modernizing information technology (IT) service delivery to serve farmers and ranchers effectively in a 21st century business and IT environment. FSA’s modernization program is built upon the premise of delivering a core set of integrated IT services to USDA staff and customers. These IT services are fundamental components of maintaining FSA’s accuracy and accountability in administering farm bill legislation. Modernize and Innovate the Delivery of Agricultural Systems (MIDAS) is one of seven modernization initiatives currently being undertaken by FSA. Other programs that support the modernization effort are: Enterprise Information Management (EIM); Commodity Operations Modernization; Farm Loan Program Modernization; Geographic Information System (GIS); Web-based Systems Replacing Legacy Program Delivery Applications; and Budget and Performance Management System (BPMS).
The goal of these modernization efforts is to have program-wide, Web-based IT services with reengineered business processes and centralized data to meet the increasing demand for customer self-service. This will result in faster, more accurate reporting and decision-making capabilities. With the use of newer, more secure and more reliable Web-based technologies, FSA will equip and empower employees with the skills and proficiencies to educate enroll, and provide payments and services to customers in a faster and more efficient manner.
