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  USDA Provides Winning Data in Women in Data's Climate Sustainability Datathon

  By Stephanie Ho Verified

  Nov. 16, 2023

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  USDA’s Military Veteran Agricultural Liaison Helps Military Vet Get a Job at USDA

  By Stephanie Ho Verified

  Apr. 06, 2023

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  USDA Provides Winning Data in Women in Data's Climate Sustainability Datathon

  By Stephanie Ho Verified

  Nov. 16, 2023

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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is a federal executive department that oversees food production, agricultural trade, rural development, and nutrition assistance programs across the U.S. Established in 1862, the USDA operates under the leadership of the Secretary of Agriculture and employs around 100,000 staff in approximately 4,500 locations. Its mission includes fostering agricultural innovation, ensuring food safety, conserving natural resources, and combating hunger. The USDA administers a variety of programs through its 29 agencies, which are organized into eight mission areas. Key services include nutrition assistance programs like SNAP and school meal initiatives, agricultural support through loans and crop insurance, and natural resource management via the Forest Service. The department also focuses on food safety through the Food Safety and Inspection Service and promotes rural development with housing and infrastructure loans. Additionally, it conducts agricultural research and education in partnership with universities to enhance knowledge in the field.