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Department of Agriculture/Organization
The USDA is divided into eight distinct mission areas, each of which have at least one agency dedicated to the theme of the mission area.
- Farm Production and Conservation
- Food Safety
- Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services
- Marketing and Regulatory Programs
- Natural Resources and the Environment
- Research, Education, and Economics
- Rural Development
- Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs
See the Other offices below.
Farm Production and Conservation
Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) is led by the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (Political appointee positions in the office)
- FPAC Business Center - Political appointee positions
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - Political appointee positions
- Risk Management Agency (RMA) - Political appointee positions
- Farm Service Agency (FSA) - Political appointee positions
Programs
Marketing and Regulatory Programs
Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) is overseen by the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (List of office political appointee positions). It oversees:
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which safeguards agriculture from pests and diseases.
- Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), responsible for facilitating the marketing of agricultural products.
- Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), which ensures fair trading practices in livestock and grain markets.
Programs
- Marketing Orders for Agricultural Commodities
- Organic Certification
- Plant Pest and Disease Management
- Biotechnology Regulation
- Animal Health Protection
Natural Resources and the Environment
Natural Resources and the Environment (NRE) is overseen by the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment (List of political appointee positions)
- United States Forest Service (USFS), managing national forests and grasslands.
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which works with landowners on conservation practices.
- Office of Environmental Markets - promoting market-based approaches to conservation.
Programs
Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs
Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs (TFAA) is overseen by the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs (List of political appointee positions).
- Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) - Handles international programs, trade policy, and market development
- U.S. Codex Office - Coordinating U.S. participation in setting international food standards
Programs
Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services
Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (FNCS) is overseen by the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services (List of office's political appointee positions).
- Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), which manages the day-to-day operations of the nutrition assistance programs.
- Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP), responsible for dietary guidance and promoting nutrition education.
- Regional Offices that support and monitor program implementation at state and local levels.
Food Safety
Food Safety (FS) is overseen by the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety (List of political appointee positions).
- Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) - Conducts inspections and enforces regulations.
- Office of Policy and Program Development (OPPD) - Responsible for policy creation and program oversight.
- Office of Public Health Science (OPHS) - Focusing on research and risk assessment.
Programs
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) System
- Public Health Information System (PHIS)
- Food Safety Education and Outreach
- Recall and Enforcement Programs
Research, Education, and Economics
Research, Education, and Economics (REE) is overseen by the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics (List of political appointee positions).
- Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Conducting in-house research.
- Economic Research Service (ERS) - Providing economic analysis.
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Managing extramural research and extension programs.
- National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) - Collecting and disseminating agricultural statistics.
Programs
Rural Development
Rural Development (RD) is overseen by Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development (List of political appointee positions).
- Rural Housing Service (RHS) - Focusing on housing programs
- Rural Utilities Service (RUS) - Dealing with utilities like water and electricity
- Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) - Supporting business and cooperative development
Programs
- Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans (Section 502)
- Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program
- Business & Industry Loan Guarantees
- Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)
- Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program/Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities
Other Offices
In addition to the mission areas (above), the Secretary of Agriculture and Deputy Secretary of Agriculture also oversee:
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