National Plant Board

Strategic Plan

Adopted August 10, 2003
National Plant Board Annual Meeting
Tacoma, WA

The National Plant Board

The National Plant Board is an organization comprised of plant regulatory officials who work to help protect agriculture, the environment and the nation’s economic well being from the harm that serious plant pests could cause. Our work is accomplished in collaboration with our members; a regional plant board system comprised of the Central, Eastern, Southern and Western Plant Boards; federal and state agencies; industry organizations; and the public. The National Plant Board is an affiliate of and works in concert with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.

Mission Statement

The National Plant Board’s mission is multi-faceted. We help to:

  • Ensure an abundant, affordable and safe supply of food, fiber, and wood products;
  • Foster an economically viable agricultural industry;
  • Maintain the biological diversity and stability of natural habitats; and
  • Facilitate fair trade.

Vision

Our vision is on time, on quality, and on cost delivery of the governmental services we are responsible for providing. To these ends, we lawfully and collaboratively administer our programs in the most cost-efficient, cost-effective and cost-beneficial manner.

Values

Achievement Accomplish and promote the identified goals and objectives of the National Plant Board.
Communication Provide for an open and timely exchange of information and ideas among all interested and affected parties.
Credibility Maintain the National Plant Board as an accountable and trustworthy organization.
Equality and Fairness Ensure just and impartial decision making to provide equal opportunity and unbiased treatment of all National Plant Board members.
Knowledge Develop, acquire and effectively use sound science based information while employing innovative strategies and modern technologies.
Leadership Provide clear direction, guidance, and support.
Teamwork Accomplish tasks through member cooperation , and effective partnerships.

Last Modified: Novemer 8, 2005