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USDA
USDA (pronounced /ˈjuːzdeɪ/), 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.
Etymology
The term "USDA" is an acronym derived from the full name of the department, the United States Department of Agriculture. The department was established by President Abraham Lincoln on May 15, 1862.
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 relatively isolated and sparsely populated areas.
- Food: Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth.
See Also
- Farm Service Agency: An agency of the USDA that provides services and programs to farmers and ranchers.
- Natural Resources Conservation Service: An agency of the USDA that provides technical assistance to farmers and other private landowners and managers.
- Food Safety and Inspection Service: A public health agency of the USDA that ensures the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Usda
- Wikipedia's article - Usda
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