United States Department of Agriculture

United States
Department of Agriculture
	Seal of the USDA
	Logo of the USDA
	; Flag of the USDA
Agency overview
Formed	May 15, 1862
Jurisdiction	Federal Government of the United States
Headquarters	Jamie L. Whitten Building; 1301 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.
Employees	105,778
Agency executives	Tom Vilsack, Secretary; Xochitl Torres Small, Deputy Secretary;
Website	https://usda.gov

The United States Department of Agriculture (also called the Agriculture Department, or USDA) is a United States Federal Executive Department (or Cabinet Department). Its purpose is to develop and execute policy on farming, agriculture, and food.

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Agency overview
Seal of the USDA
Logo of the USDA
Flag of the USDA
Formed	May 15, 1862
Jurisdiction	Federal Government of the United States
Headquarters	Jamie L. Whitten Building 1301 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.
Employees	105,778
Agency executives	Tom Vilsack, Secretary Xochitl Torres Small, Deputy Secretary
Website	https://usda.gov

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