The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is an executive department of the U.S. federal government dedicated to supporting commercial farming and livestock food production, promoting agricultural trade, ensuring food safety, protecting natural resources, fostering rural communities, and combating hunger both domestically and internationally. Established on May 15, 1862, the USDA operates under the leadership of the secretary of agriculture, who reports directly to the president of the United States.
The USDA has made significant strides in advancing racial justice, equity, and opportunity, addressing climate change, and tackling food and nutrition insecurity. It also focuses on creating more, better, and new market opportunities. With a workforce of over 100,000 employees and a substantial annual budget, the USDA plays a crucial role in shaping agricultural policies and practices in the United States. Its headquarters are located at the Jamie L. Whitten Building in Washington, D.C.

Agricultural Research Service
ars.usda.gov

National Institute of Food and Agriculture
nifa.usda.gov

California Department of Food and Agriculture

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
nifa.usda.gov

Minnesota Department of Agriculture
mda.state.mn.us

Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
mass.gov

Natural Resources Conservation Service
nrcs.usda.gov

North Dakota Department of Agriculture
ndda.nd.gov

Rural Utilities Service
rd.usda.gov

Food and Drug Administration
fda.gov

Department Of Commerce
commerce.gov

U.S. Federal Government
usa.gov

Usaid
usaid.gov

Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
foundationfar.org

Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
michigan.gov
Organizations similar to Usda include Agricultural Research Service, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, California Department of Food and Agriculture and Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.
Usda was founded in 1862.
Usda's headquarters is located in Washington, D.C., DC, US.
Usda has 105,778 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.