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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Dan Glickman Secretary of Agriculture |
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14th & Independence Avenue, S. W., Washington, D. C. 20250 Telephone: (202) 720-2791 Secretary's E-mail: agec@usda.gov General Information: E-mail: vic.powell@usda.gov |
Introduction:
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) works to improve and maintain farm income and to develop and expand markets abroad for agricultural products. The Department helps to curb and to cure poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. It works to enhance the environment and to maintain production capacity by helping landowners protect the soil, water, forests, and other natural resources. Rural development, credit, and conservation programs are key resources for enhancing national growth policies. Department research findings directly or indirectly benefit all Americans. The Department, through inspection and grading services, safeguards and ensures standards of quality in the daily food supply.
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) was created 1862 (7 U.S. Code 2201) when a Commissioner of Agriculture was named and later as it became the eight executive department the Commissioner became the Secretary of Agriculture.
The following material was condensed and edited from the USDA Web site--with added content to inform visitors to the Federal Gateway site.
More Detailed Information
- Home page and Introductory Information
- News, Public Affairs, History, etc.
- Consumer Services
- Organization
- Information Technology
- Business Matters
- Other Items of Interest
Homepage and Introductory Information 
U.S. Department of Agriculture Homepage
Site Map - USDA is a 3 page searchable topic document.
About USDA agency addresses, budget, strategic plan, and much more.
How To Get Information - USDA is a directory of names, offices and Internet addresses--plus Email and some fax numbers.
Metro-area Employee Phone Directory
Frequently Requested Toll-Free Telephone Numbers - GSA
US Government Blue Pages Online Directory federal telephone directory.
Welcome to WhoWhere directory for federal Email addresses and telephone numbers.
How To Get Information/Other USDA Offices
News, Public Affairs, History, etc.
News and Information a full directory of news, publications, etc.
NEWS Distribution - USDA reports current news along with news releases that go back to 1995--USDA provides the service of sending upcoming news releases via Email at no cost.
What’s New at USDA recent general news items.
Biotechnology and Scientific Services Homepage updated Regulations for Genetically Engineered Organisms and Agriculture (Current Issues)
1996 Farm Bill gets a comprehensive presentation.
National Agricultural Library provides a search engine.
Missions and Support Programs - USDA organizational goals.
A History of American Agriculture is a concise picture of the key historical events from 1776 to 1990.
Food Safety and Inspection Services is gearing up to improve food safety via a science-based system of preventive process control.
Documents in the News reference information on current government headlines stories.
Agricultural Research Magazine Titles
How to Get Information from the USDA
How to Get Information/Other USDA Offices lists key office contact points.
Consumer Services
General
National Finance Center - Employee Personal Page Information (USDA) excellent source for federal employees of agencies serviced by NFC to follow their payroll, leave, travel, insurance, and other personal information on line.
Visitor Information Center view a number of consumer links.
Commonly Requested Federal Services an excellent piece full of good information.
Find the Expert qualified people to answer your questions on water quality, food safety, plant diseases, etc.
Outdoors
National Recreation Reservation Service - Forest Service Homepage reserving Forest Service and U. S. Army Corps of Engineer's facilities.
WWW Virtual Library: Forestry domestic and international survey.
Fall Color Update Autumn hotline for viewing foliage changes around the U.S.
Seeds of Change - Smithsonian Institution's "Seeds of Change" Exhibit
ForNet: Enhanced for Forest Management
Home Gardening - USDA is professional advice on organic gardening.
Weather offers links to Current Weather Maps and Movies, Weekly Weather & Crop Bulletin, Major World Crop Areas & Climatic Profiles, and the National Weather Service site.
Parks and History Association virtual natural park visits.
Employment
Employment - USDA Human Resources USDA information on employment.
USJobs U.S. Government’s official site for jobs and employment - courtesy the Office of Personal Management.
Volunteering - Earth Team addresses conservation of the Nation’s soil and water.
Teaching Aids
USDA for Kids makes nice kids stuff from the serious talk.
Teachers Aides Index covers Soil and Water Conservation with coloring books, lesson plans, etc.
Diet and Food Science
Dietary Analysis Program USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion lists 27 nutrients and minerals as well as a database of over 850 foods---they will analyze and graph your daily intake and compare it with a recommended dietary allowances set by the government.
Diet Recipes for any type of diet.
The National Food Safety Base addresses food handling and preparation.
Food Composition nutrition analysis of "fast foods" and other aspects.
At Home and In the Garden what each of us can do about pollution.
Concerned Citizens: At Home "At Home in the Garden" with subheadings reading "Home Safety", "Home Buyers" and "In The Yard".
Pesticides and Food - EPA what we need to know about pesticides.
Pesticides and Food what you and your family need to know about food.
All You Can Eat lesions in food.
WWW.Foodsafety.gov a food safety gateway.
Safe Food To Go research on food lifespan (in open air, takeout, bag lunches, picnics, etc.) before being a hazard.
Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality
Agricultural Genome Information System Home Page
Consumer Activities
Educational, organizational, and financial assistance is offered to consumers and their families in such fields as rural housing and farm operating programs, improved nutrition, family living and recreation, food stamp, school lunch, donated foods, and other food programs. For more information contact the Office of Public Affairs, Department Of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.
USDA Rural Development Program
Fund for Rural America safe drinking water, health care, education, etc.
Economic Research Service official source for economic and other social science analysis and information on agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural America.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service mission, activities, and organization--be sure to stop by the Missing Pet Network and Animal Care
Organization
Executive Operations deals with budget matters.
Agencies major organizational document that covers major agencies of the Department as well as support programs and staff activities.
The National Agricultural Database Laboratory national agricultural statistics.
How To Get Information/Other USDA Offices
Information Technology
USDA Service Center Information Technology
USDA is awarded Information Technology contract for FAA
USDA - Research, Education, and Economics Program IT Report an evaluation of an IT program.
Federal Dialup/Telnet Site Information - GPO Access list over 100 Federal bulletin boards.
Join the CD-ROM Revolution agricultural tittles availability.
Business Matters
USDA - Small Business Opportunities names of procurement officers and their Email addresses---covers civil rights, employment, etc.
Small Business Loans, Grants, Assistance, etc. - USDA
Procurement - USDA business opportunities.
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization - USDA
USDA Technology Transfer Information Center
USDA/SBIR Program Solicitation a unique Small Business Innovation Research Program site.
Community Of Science - USDA Small Business Innovation Research Awards
CRIS Forms Assistance involves research grants.
Procurement - GPO Access survey piece.
Federal Acquisition Jumpstation lists major federal procurement offices.
Other Items of Interest
U. S. National Arboretum expert source for garden and plant information---one of the most beautiful gardens in the Washington, D. C. area.
Average Blooming Dates dates when various plants and flowers are in season.
Plants - National Database what is known about plants.
Resources and information
United States Code covers the topic "Agriculture."
The American Dietetic Association explains food guides and assists with various nutrition concerns.
Natural Resources - Research Information guide for scientists, educators, students, etc.
National Resources Conservation Service Homepage volunteer programs, technical references, etc.
U. S. House Committee on Agriculture
AARC Corporation assists rural entrepreneurs in getting equity financing for agricultural-based environmentally-friendly products with traditional lending institutions.
USDA GILS Government Information Locator Service (GILS) are unrelated files of an organization.
Statistics
National Agriculture Statistics Service
FedStats federal statistical locations.
Census of Agriculture: 1982, 1987, 1992 - Oregon State University
Agriculture Statistics of the European Community
Crop Production-Annual Summary (PCP-BB)
Disaster Activities
Disaster Assistance -USDA is covered more completely at Federal Gateway's Federal Emergency Management Agency site since FEMA takes a lead role during natural disasters.
USDA Emergency Preparedness Personnel Directory
The Graduate School
The Graduate School of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is self-supporting and does not receive direct appropriated funds from Congress or the Department of Agriculture. It is a continuing education school offering career-related training to adults--this school does not grant degrees. The Graduate School is administered by a Director and governed by a General Administration Board appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. For further information, contact the Information Office, Graduate School, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 129, 600 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024.
International Information
Import-Export Directory agricultural products.