AskUSDA (2024)

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What is ask usda? ›

​​​ 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.

While response to the Census of Agriculture is required by law, USDA will not fine a producer who does not return their ag census form.

What We Do. We provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management.

Our agencies help to keep America's farmers and ranchers in business and ensure that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and properly labeled.

From the inspection of domestic product, imports, and exports; conducting risk assessments; and educating the public about the importance of food safety, USDA is there.

USDA is committed to ensuring that Americans have access to safe food through a farm-to-table approach to reduce and prevent foodborne illness. To help ensure a plentiful supply of food, the Department detects and quickly responds to new invasive species and emerging agricultural and public health situations.

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USDA's goal is to provide leadership on agriculture, food, natural resources, rural infrastructure, nutrition, and related issues in an efficient and effect...

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Send your questions via email and receive a response within 1-2 business days. askusda@usda.gov.

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National Association of Counties

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USDA provides many critical programs and services that counties – particularly rural counties – rely on. While there are many funding opportunities for rural co...

The primary difference between USDA direct loans and USDA guaranteed loans is who funds the actual loan. With the USDA direct loan, the USDA acts as the lender. Conversely, with the guaranteed loan program, private lenders fund the loan while the USDA backs each loan against default.

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 for a house? ›

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) home loans program offers mortgages to low-income residents of rural areas who cannot otherwise obtain a conventional mortgage. If you live in a rural area and can't qualify for a conventional loan, you may qualify for either a USDA guaranteed loan or a USDA direct loan.

The USDA Process Verified Program is a verification service that offers applicants a unique way to market their products to customers using clearly defined, implemented, and transparent process points.