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The '''Office of Communications (Department of Agriculture)''' acts as the primary source for disseminating information about USDA programs, policies, and activities to the public and media. == Mission == The mission of the Office of Communications (OC) is to provide strategic communication support for USDA, ensuring transparency, engagement, and accurate information dissemination. OC works to inform the public, media, and stakeholders about USDA's initiatives, programs, and services, employing various communication strategies to advance USDA's mission, engage diverse audiences, and maintain public trust.<ref name="usdaoc">U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Office of Communications (OC)". [https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/offices/office-communications]</ref> == Parent organization == The parent organization is the [[U.S. Department of Agriculture]].<ref name="usda">U.S. Department of Agriculture. "About USDA". [https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda]</ref> == Legislation authorizing creation == The specific legislation authorizing the creation of OC isn't cited, but it operates under the general authority of the USDA, established by the [[Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1862]].<ref name="usdaoc"/> == Number of employees == The exact number of employees in the Office of Communications is not detailed in the provided sources.<ref name="usdaoc"/> == Last total enacted budget == The last total enacted budget for OC specifically isn't disclosed in the sources provided. The USDA's overall budget for fiscal year 2022 was $248.2 billion.<ref name="usda-budget">U.S. Department of Agriculture. "FY 2022 Budget Summary". [https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2022-budget-summary.pdf]</ref> == Leader's title == The title of the leader of this organization is "Director."<ref name="usdaoc"/> == Services provided == OC provides services including strategic communications planning, press operations, digital media management, speechwriting, and event coordination. It manages USDA's social media presence, produces publications, handles media inquiries, and coordinates crisis communication to ensure the public is well-informed about USDA activities, policies, and programs.<ref name="usdaoc"/> == Regulations overseen == The Office of Communications does not directly oversee regulations but adheres to federal communications policies, including those related to public information dissemination, transparency, and privacy. It ensures compliance with laws such as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) when handling public information requests and manages communications in accordance with federal guidelines on government publicity.<ref name="usdaoc"/> == Headquarters address == The headquarters address for the Office of Communications is: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, USA<ref name="google">Google Maps. [https://www.google.com/maps/place/USDA+Whitten+Building/@38.8895318,-77.0275028,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89b7b7b3f67a5efb:0x180a0e3e14d71e3e!8m2!3d38.8895318!4d-77.0253141]</ref> == Website == The website for the Office of Communications is not specifically listed, but it falls under the USDA's main site at [https://www.usda.gov](https://www.usda.gov).<ref name="usdaoc"/> == Wikipedia article title == There isn't a specific Wikipedia article titled for this office; however, you might find information under the broader "United States Department of Agriculture" article title.<ref name="wikipedia">Wikipedia. "United States Department of Agriculture". [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Agriculture]</ref> == References == <references />
