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.

United States
Department of Agriculture
Seal of the United States Department of Agriculture
Seal of the USDA
Logo of the United States Department of Agriculture
Logo of the USDA
Flag of the United States Department of Agriculture
Flag of the USDA
Agency overview
FormedMay 15, 1862
JurisdictionFederal Government of the United States
HeadquartersJamie L. Whitten Building
1301 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.
Employees105,778
Agency executives
Websitehttps://usda.gov