United States Department of Agriculture

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.^[1]

Despite its mission statement, for fiscal year 2008, 59% of its budget is for food assistance programs, and 19% of its budget is for farm and commodity programs. Less than 6% of its budget is spent on research.

See also[edit]

• Agricultural Adjustment Administration
• 4-H - A youth organization administrated by the USDA
• Ware group
• Agricultural Research Service

External links[edit]

• Official Site

References[edit]