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Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services (FFAS) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Quality of Information/Peer Review Officer Ellen Dougherty, Public Affairs Director 1400 Independence Ave., SW USDA/FAS, Mail Stop 1004 Washington, DC 20250-1004 E-MAIL: ellen.dougherty@fas.usda.gov PHONE: (202) 720...

Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production (UAIP) competitive grants initiate or expand efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs. Projects may target areas of food access; education; business and start-up costs for new...

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding communities, farmers, ranchers and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Delta that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices stand...

A Summary of Ethics Laws and Regulations for USDA Employees For printing purposes, note that some of the material referenced in this "Desk Reference" points to content located in other places of the USDA/Ethics website (e.g., Appendices C, D and F). The links contained in this Desk Reference will...

USDA National Back to School Month: Empowering Healthy Minds and Strong Communities Tuesday, August 25, 2-3pm Eastern Please join us for a webinar hosted by the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement highlighting key updates and initiatives focused on brain health, and the wellness of...

GENERAL 1. Purpose 2. Authority 3. General 4. Definitions 4.1 General 4.2 "Authorized Departmental Officer's Designated Representative (ADODR)" 4.3 "Adjunct Professor" 4.4 "Consultant" 4.5 "Official Capacity" 4.6 "Outside Employment" 4.7 "Personal Capacity" 4.8 "Prior Agency Approval for Outside...

Raising livestock and producing animal products is half of U.S. agriculture. U.S. animal agriculture provides high quality, safe, nutritious food and products across the globe, adding value to crop and forage lands, supporting local economies, and efficiently utilizing global resources while...