U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) envisions fostering economic opportunities through innovation to help rural America prosper. It is committed to promoting agricultural practices that support the nourishment of Americans while also contributing to global food security. Additionally, the USDA works to preserve the nation’s natural resources through conservation efforts, forest restoration, improved watersheds, and the upkeep of healthy, productive private lands.