About USDA

Message from the Secretary	Photo Gallery and Biographical Information
Headquarters Organization Chart	A History of American Agriculture 1776-1990's
Missions	"The People's Department" [updated]
USDA Fraud Hotline	USDA Visitor Information Center
Agencies and Staff Offices	U.S. Code: Department of Agriculture
USDA Strategic Plan	USDA Code of Federal Regulations

Address: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 14th & Independence Ave. SW,
Washington, D.C. 20250
Telephone: (202) 720-2791

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

"The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."

USDA Mission: Enhance the quality of life for the American people by supporting production of agriculture; ensuring a safe, affordable, nutritious, and accessible food supply; caring for agricultural, forest, and range lands; supporting sound development of rural communities; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents; expanding global markets for agricultural and forest products and services; and working to reduce hunger in America and throughout the world.

USDA Vision: A healthy and productive Nation in harmony with the land.