The purpose of hatch regular research fund is to conduct agricultural research programs at state agricultural experiment stations in the 50 states, the district of columbia, and the insular areas

Hatch activities are broad and include research on all aspects of agriculture, including soil and water conservation and use; plant and animal production, protection, and health; processing, distribution, safety, marketing, and utilization of food and agricultural products; forestry, including range management and range products; multiple use of forest rangelands, and urban forestry; aquaculture; home economics; human nutrition; rural and community development as IT relates to agriculture; sustainable agriculture; and molecular biology and biotechnology inasmuch as work can contribute to agricultural advancements. Research may be conducted on issues of local, state, regional, or national concern. The hatch act of 1887 is aligned with the following: USDA strategic plan FY 2022-2026 goals: 1. Strategic goal 1: combat climate change to support america's working lands, natural resources and communities 2. Strategic goal 2: ensure america's agricultural system is equitable, resilient, and prosperous 3. Strategic goal 3: foster an equitable and competitive marketplace for all agricultural producers 4. Strategic goal 4: provide all americans safe, nutritious food 5. Strategic goal 5: expand opportunities for economic development and improve quality of life in rural and tribal communities 6. Strategic goal 6: attract, inspire, and retain an engaged and motivated workforce that's proud to represent USDA USDA science and research strategy, 2023-2026 priorities: 1. Priority 1: accelerating innovative TE chnologies & practices 2. Priority 2: driving climate-smart solutions 3. Priority 3: bolstering nutrition security & health 4. Priority 4: cultivating resilient ecosystems 5. Priority 5: translating research into action