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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.
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.
USDA Science and Research Strategy
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Administers programs that create domestic and international marketing opportunities for U.S. producers of food, fiber, and specialty crops.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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.
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security.
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Wildlife Topics USDA provides scientific information and research on wildlife, its habitat, and its relationship to agriculture and public safety.
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
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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.
Conservation Topics USDA recognizes that conservation by farmers, ranchers and forest owners today means thriving and sustainable agriculture for our future.
Natural Resources Conservation Service Deliver conservation solutions so agricultural producers can protect natural resources and feed a growing world.
20 years of the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program YouTube Webinar (1h)
A lunch Can Change a Life YouTube (7 mins)
Climate Solutions from USDA YouTube (4 mins)
Digital Collections at the National Forest Service Library Webinar
Discovering the Specialized Information Centers of the National Agricultural Library Webinar
Doing Business with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) Webinar
Exploring Food Waste Solutions: Success Stories from the U.S. and Beyond YouTube (1h 20 mins)
National Agricultural Library’s AWIC and Animal Welfare in the Legislation Webinar
People's Garden Composting Awareness YouTube Webinar (1h 10 mins) ASL interpreter on screen