From fostering continued economic growth to adapting to the effects of climate change and addressing food security, the United States can continue to be a leader in global agriculture.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is made up of 29 agencies and offices with nearly 100,000 employees who serve the American people at more than 4,500 locations across the country and abroad. Our Secretary; Secretary's Public Schedule; Agencies; Mission Areas; Organization Chart (PDF, 306 KB) How We Work

Find and download agricultural statistics for every state and county in the United States. You can also download Quick Stats data (*.gz). The data files are updated following each week day.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025 enrollment periods for key safety-net programs – Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). Agricultural producers can submit applications to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) for ARC and PLC for the 2025 crop year from Jan. 21 to April 15.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Rural Development mission area, provides financial resources and support for rural communities, residents, and businesses. We are deeply committed to improving the economy and quality of life in rural America.

FNS increases food security and reduces hunger in partnership with cooperating organizations by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthy diet, and nutrition education in a manner that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence.

At the heart of our mission is stewardship on issues surrounding agriculture, food, security and conservation. Apply Today Build your future at USDA and become an integral part of an organization that embodies leadership, innovation and commitment to fostering a …

The grants, authorized by the FMPP, are targeted to help improve and expand domestic farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities.

High Efficiency Grain Dryer Proves Transformational for Green Thumb Farms. Green Thumb Farms is a familiar name to many Mainers. The farm’s “ Cold River Gold ” potatoes are found in abundance in New England supermarkets each fall and winter. The family-owned farm in the Western Maine town of Fryeburg grows several varieties of potatoes and is the largest fresh pack potato grower outside ...

USDA works to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education in a way that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence.