Delaware Department of AgricultureDDA特拉华农业部DDA.pptVIP

Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) Performance Management June 3, 2011 Austin Short, Deputy Secretary DDA Mission Sustain and promote the viability of food, fiber, and agricultural industries in Delaware through quality services that protect and enhance the environment, health, and welfare of the public. DDA Overview DDA contains 14 sections with a total staff of 142 FTEs Most staff are located at our main office; however, there are inspectors at various facilities throughout the state and staff at two State Forests (Blackbird and Redden) Total budget: $7.1 GF; $8.7 ASF; $82 NSF DDA Sections Administration (HR, Finance, IE) Ag Compliance Food Products Inspection Forest Service Pesticides Planning Plant Industries Poultry Animal Health DDA Sections (continued) Harness Racing Commission Thoroughbred Racing Commission Weights Measures Marketing Aglands Preservation Foundation Nutrient Management DDA Performance Planning DDA has completed multiple strategic plans, beginning in the mid-1990s. Most recent efforts were 2005 and 2008. These efforts primarily involved the administration and the section managers, often with a facilitator/consultant. In 2010, DDA developed four high priority goals in support of Gov. Markell’s agenda. Focus today on most recent effort – 2010. DDA Performance Goal Process - 2010 Used Governor Markell’s Goals as framework (Create Sustain Jobs, World-Class Education System, More Efficient Government) and added Improve Quality of Life. Worked with a Facilitator to Identify DDA Priority Performance Goals – included a retreat with DDA section managers. Additional review at monthly managers’ meeting to finalize performance goals and associated performance measures for DDA sections. DDA High Priority Goals(Governor Markell’s Agenda Goals) Enhance the profitability and viability of Delaware agriculture (Promoting Economic Growth Improving Quality of Life) Protect consumers and the environment (Promoting Economic Growth Improving Qua