FAQs
What is AskUSDA? ›
AskUSDA is a contact center that answers general inquiries from the public using trained agents and self-service options. To date, AskUSDA has partnered with 19 agencies to improve the customer experience offered to the public.
How do I contact the United States Department of Agriculture? ›For USDA-related questions, visit the USDA website or contact the Department's Information Hotline: (202) 720-2791.
Who does the US Department of Agriculture help? ›Our agencies help to keep America's farmers and ranchers in business and ensure that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and properly labeled.
What is the main purpose of the Department of Agriculture? ›The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) mission is to provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.
How do I register as a farmer in USA? ›Contact your local Farm Service Agency County Office to schedule an appointment. You can find your local county office online at http://offices.usda.gov. We will sit down with you one-on-one, review your documents and register your farm with FSA. Registering your farm allows you to apply for FSA programs.
How does the United States Department of Agriculture help consumers? ›USDA provides critical nutrition assistance through Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) programs that include child nutrition programs, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and emergency food assistance among many other programs.
How do I email the secretary of the USDA? ›To send correspondence to Secretary Vilsack, please email: AgSec@usda.gov.
What does the US Department of Agriculture regulate? ›We provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management.
What can you do to support agriculture in the United States? ›Donate a subscription of Hobby Farms to your local library. Help others in your community understand small-scale, local agriculture and the positive impact that it has on your area. Buy local. You already know that whether it's veggies or veal, foods that are produced in your area support the farmers in your area.