USDA
USDA
USDA (pronounced: /ˈjuː ɛs diː eɪ/), an acronym for the United States Department of Agriculture, is a department of the U.S. federal government that oversees policies related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food. It was established in 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln.
Etymology
The term "USDA" is an acronym derived from the full name of the department, the United States Department of Agriculture. The department was named for its role in managing and overseeing the agriculture sector in the United States.
Related Terms
- Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
- Forestry: The science or practice of planting, managing, and caring for forests.
- Rural Development: A set of policies and actions aimed at improving the economic and social well-being of people living in rural areas.
- Food: Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth.
- Federal Government: The system of government as defined in the Constitution which is based on the separation of powers among three branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial.
See Also
- United States Department of Health and Human Services
- United States Department of Commerce
- United States Department of Defense
- United States Department of Education
- United States Department of Energy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on USDA
- Wikipedia's article - USDA
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