United States Department of Agriculture
department of the US government
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The United States Department of Agriculture (also called the Agriculture Department, or USDA) is a United States Federal Executive Department (or Cabinet Department). Its purpose is to develop and execute policy on farming, agriculture, and food.
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Formed | May 15, 1862 |
Jurisdiction | Federal Government of the United States |
Headquarters | Jamie L. Whitten Building 1301 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. |
Employees | 105,778 |
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Website | https://usda.gov |
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