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WASHINGTON, July 12, 2012 -The U.S. Forest Service, Department of the Interior, Department of Defense and FEMA continue to support efforts to protect life, public safety and aid in community recovery from wildfires and subsequent flash flooding in multiple Western states. On June 28, President Obama...

Purpose Controlling Statutes and Regulations Definitions Conflicting Interests Conflicting Financial Interests Other Conflicting Relationships Misuse of Official Position Representations of Others Before the Federal Government Use of Government Equipment, Space, Time, Personnel, or Information...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in the...

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...

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...

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...

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...