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 US Department of Agriculture? ›For USDA-related questions, visit the USDA website or contact the Department's Information Hotline: (202) 720-2791. For questions regarding tools on our website, like NIFA Reporting System or REEport, contact: electronic@usda.gov .
Who controls the US Department of Agriculture? ›It is headed by the secretary of agriculture, who reports directly to the president of the United States and is a member of the president's Cabinet. The current secretary is Tom Vilsack, who has served since February 24, 2021.
What do US Department of Agriculture do? ›The USDA is responsible for overseeing farming, ranching, and forestry industries, as well as regulating aspects of food quality and safety and nutrition labeling. The USDA is further tasked with administering several social welfare programs including free school lunches and food stamps.
What does USDA mean? ›USDA: United States Department of Agriculture.
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 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.
What is the head of the US Department of Agriculture called? ›Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
What does the US Department of Agriculture inspect? ›The Food Safety and Inspection Service
FSIS protects the public's health by preventing illness from meat, poultry, and egg products. We do this by ensuring these products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled.