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 Animal Health

Animal health related resources, including animal diseases, animal management, and animal health research.

 Biotechnology

USDA supports the safe and appropriate use of science and technology, including biotechnology, to help meet agricultural challenges and consumer needs of the 21st century. USDA plays a key role in assuring that products produced using biotechnology are safe to be grown and used in the United States. Once these products enter commerce, USDA supports bringing these and other products to the worldwide marketplace.

 Education and Research

Resources for research related information.

 Energy

Comprehensive information on energy-related programs, funding opportunities, and technical support across all USDA agencies and offices.

 Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response

Resources for emergencies, disasters, and assistance.

 Employee Services

Employment and internship information for USDA career-minded applicants.

 Farm Bill

Learn more about the 2008 Farm Bill and view a side-by-side comparison of the old bill and new one.

 Food and Nutrition

Food and nutrition related resources, including nutrition programs and education, food assistance, and Dietary Guidelines.

 Food Safety

A collection of resources for food safety related topics, including food recalls and inspection, food handling, and food security.

 Forestry

A collection of resources related to forests and forestry, including research and development, assistance programs, and the Healthy Forests Initiative.

 Homeland Security

Information on how USDA enhances Homeland Security efforts on the farm and in your home.

 Laws and Regulations

A one-stop location for laws and regulations resources. Learn about labeling and packaging, food distribution, organic certification, and patents and licensing.

 Marketing and Trade

A collection of resources for marketing and trade related topics, including exporting and importing goods, market research, and trade and policy.

 Natural Resources and Environment

A collection of resources for environment and natural resource related topics, including forests and forestry, conservation, and recycling and waste management.

 Outreach

USDA administers farm commodity and conservation programs. It also makes loans to farmers and ranchers who are unable to obtain conventional credit. USDA reaches out to people, especially the underserved, who can benefit from its programs and services.

 Plant Health

Plant health related resources, including plant diseases, plant management, and plant health research.

 Rural and Community Development

Resources related to rural development, including housing financing, economic development, and assistance for producers and cooperatives.

 Travel and Recreation

Travel safety, planning, and recreation resources.