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Government Agency

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"The United States Department of Agriculture (informally the Agriculture Department or USDA) is the United States federal executive department responsible for developing and executing U.S. federal government policy on farming, agriculture, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities and end hunger in the United States and abroad."


Keywords:

biology; nutrition; obesity; public policy; research; safety

Organization Expertise:

Government Agency

Services:

Environmental Issues; Food and Nutrition; Public Health; Safety

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Agencies and Offices

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