US Department of Agriculture
Overview
If it's on your dinner plate, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) had a hand in getting it there. The USDA oversees matters related to the nation's agricultural industry and food supply. Its main mission is to assist America's farmers and ranchers and provide outreach and education to the public. Among its numerous functions, it provides training and scientific resources to farmers, awards grants, monitors food safety, operates the Forest Service, and aids federal decision-making processes related to agricultural regulations and trade policies. The USDA had a budget of approximately $148 billion in 2011. It was founded in 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln, who called it "the people's department."
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for US Department of Agriculture
| Company Type | Government Agency |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | September |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £142,578.6 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 8.0% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for US Department of Agriculture
| Secretary of Agriculture | Thomas Vilsack (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| Deputy Secretary of Agriculture | Kathleen A. Merrigan |
| Director Communications | Chris Mather |
Industry Information from Hoover's UK
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Government
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Subsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of US Department of Agriculture
- Agricultural Marketing Service
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- Economic Research Service
- Food and Nutrition Service
- Food Safety and Inspection Service
- Food Safety Information Center
