USDA programs are as wide-ranging as the people that the Department serves. By becoming familiar with the scope of USDA, American Indians and Alaska Native citizens can gain access to services and benefit from participation in programs.
USDA works to meet the needs of all Americans in the areas of:
Providing nutrition assistance and education.
Helping rural residents with housing, business development and community infrastructure.
Managing natural resources and the environment.
Helping to ensure food safety from the farm to the dinner table.
Helping farmers and ranchers with financial and technical assistance.
Supporting and regulating the marketing system for animal and plant products.
Conducting research and education activities to support these and other programs.
