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What is the Department of Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) develops and executes policy on farming, agriculture, and food. Its aims include meeting the needs of farmers and ranchers, promoting agricultural trade and production, assuring food safety, protecting forests and other natural resources, fostering rural prosperity, and ending hunger in America and abroad.

USDA Resources

USDA Homepage

Accessibility Statement

Careers

Climate Solutions 

Economic Research Service The mission is to anticipate trends and emerging issues in agriculture, food, the environment, and rural America and to conduct high-quality, objective economic research to inform and enhance public and private decision making.

Educator Training in Agriculture

Educators Resource Page Educators and community leaders play a critical role in helping young people learn about and connect with the world around them. 

Internships and Career Opportunities

National Agricultural Library (NAL) Houses one of the world's largest collections devoted to agriculture and its related sciences.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Research Topics

Scholarships

USDA Priorities

USDA Science and Research Strategy

Veterans and Entrepreneurship

Sources for Agriculture

Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Administers programs that create domestic and international marketing opportunities for U.S. producers of food, fiber, and specialty crops.

Agricultural Research Service

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Animal Topics

Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) Provides information, products and services related to the improved care and use of animals in research, testing, and teaching as described in the Animal Welfare Act.

Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC) Helps agencies improve operations and efficiency at USDA and boosts support for America’s farmers, ranchers and foresters.

Farm Service Agency

Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)  links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security.

National Agricultural Statistics Service

Risk Management Agency

Wildlife Topics USDA provides scientific information and research on wildlife, its habitat, and its relationship to agriculture and public safety.

Women in Agriculture

Sources about Food

Basic Nutrition

Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Mission is to increase food security and reduce hunger in partnership with cooperating organizations by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthy diet and nutrition education in a manner that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence.

Food and Nutrition Topics USDA is responsible for providing a safety net for millions of Americans who are food-insecure and for developing and promoting dietary guidance based on scientific evidence.

Food Research Topics Explore reliable resources on food, nutrition, physical activity, and food safety to help you build healthy habits.

Food Safety and Inspection Service

Food Safety Information

MyPlate.gov

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Nutrition by Stage of Life

Recipes

Shopping, Cooking and Meal Planning

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.

Sources for USDA Conservation

Conservation Topics USDA recognizes that conservation by farmers, ranchers and forest owners today means thriving and sustainable agriculture for our future.

Forest Service

Forestry Topics

Natural Resources Conservation Service Deliver conservation solutions so agricultural producers can protect natural resources and feed a growing world.

Tribal Resources