This program will develop a synthesis and assessment of USDA NIFA’s investments in the ‘SAS’ program for FY18-FY24, and provide programmatic review of SAS projects, to include impacts, assessment and evaluation of the Coordinated Agricultural Project ‘CAP’ program in relation to program goals, the USDA Science Blueprint, the USDA Strategic Goals, and USDA Agriculture Innovation Agenda. Comprehensive analysis of USDA NIFA support of research, education, & extension to identify systems challenges in the sustainability of U.S. agriculture and food production.