A department of the federal government established by President Lincoln in 1862 under the Organic Act for the purpose of acquiring and diffusing useful information on subjects related to agriculture and to distribute among the people new and valuable seeds and plants. The first Secretary of Agriculture (a cabinet position) was named in 1889.
MS = A department of the United States Government concerned with improving and maintaining farm income and developing and expanding markets for agricultural products. It also helps landowners in protecting the soil, water, forest, and other natural resources. It carries out rural development and conservation programs. Through inspection and grading services it safeguards and insures standards of quality in food supply and production. AN = add UNITED STATES (NIM); research support by this agency is checked as OTHER US GOVT SUPPORT; DF: USDA CATALOG: use NAF entry UI = D016885
The National Organic Program (NOP) was created under the aegis of the USDA.
A federal agency that oversees food production and inspection. The USDA establishes grade standards for commodities, conducts agricultural research, and makes results available, administers food programs, such as food stamps, and distributes food and nutrition information.
An executive department which serves as the principal adviser to the president on agricultural policy. which works to improve and maintain farm income, implement nutrition programs and develop and expand markets abroad for U.S. agricultural products. It is also charged with inspecting and grading food products for safe consumption.
Founded in 1862 the U S D A provides multiple services directed at the well-being of U.S. agriculture. The Department of Transportation is required to cooperate and consult with the U S D A in developing transportation plans that impact Section 4(f) resources. This coordination is provided through the Section 4(f) evaluation process either done individually or programmatically.
The United States Department of Agriculture (also called the Agriculture Department, or USDA) is a United States Federal Executive Department (or Cabinet Department). Its purpose is to develop and execute policy on farming, agriculture, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities and end hunger, in America and abroad.