Office of Communications (Department of Agriculture)

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Office of Communications (Department of Agriculture) Type: Government Agency Parent organization: Department of Agriculture Top organization: Department of Agriculture Employees: Executive: Director Budget: Not specifically itemized; included within USDA's total budget for FY 2024, which was approximately $25.3 billion. Address: 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250 Website: [6] Creation Legislation: The Office of Communications has evolved from the Department's need for public information coordination and has no specific founding legislation but operates under USDA's general authority. Wikipedia: Office of Communications (Department of Agriculture)

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Mission To provide leadership, expertise, management, and coordination to develop successful communications strategies and products that advance the mission of USDA, serving and engaging the public transparently and accessibly.

Services Develops and implements communications strategies for USDA Manages public and media relations for the Department Coordinates information dissemination across USDA agencies Produces publications, press releases, and manages USDA's online presence

Regulations USDA Departmental Regulation DR 3440-002 - Public Affairs

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.

Parent organization

The parent organization is the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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.

Number of employees

The exact number of employees in the Office of Communications is not detailed in the provided sources.

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.

Leader's title

The title of the leader of this organization is "Director."

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.

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.

Headquarters address

The headquarters address for the Office of Communications is: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, USA

Website

The website for the Office of Communications is not specifically listed, but it falls under the USDA's main site at [7](https://www.usda.gov).

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.