The Full Form of DARE is Department of Agricultural Research and Education.

The Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education focuses on the societal and community context of the agricultural sciences. We are the administrative hub for disciplines in agricultural and resource economics, rural sociology, and agricultural and extension education. Our department conducts high-quality research, teaching, and outreach programs.

The Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics is a high-ranking official within the United States Department of Agriculture that provides leadership and oversight for the Agricultural Research Service, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Library, National Agricultural Statistics Service.

The Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area of the U. S. Department of Agriculture has Federal leadership responsibility for Advancing scientific knowledge related to agriculture through research, extension, and education.