Mission of USDA Agencies and Offices

green ball Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services
green ball Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services
green ball Food Safety
green ball Marketing and Regulatory Programs
green ball Natural Resources and Environment
green ball Research, Education, and Economics
green ball Rural Development

Offices Mission Area

USDA Mission: We provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.

Strategic Plan Framework

  • Expand markets for agricultural products and support international economic development;
  • Further develop alternative markets for agricultural products and activities;
  • Provide financing needed to help expand job opportunities and improve housing, utilities and infrastructure in Rural America;
  • Enhance food safety by taking steps to reduce the prevalence of foodborne hazards from farm to table;
  • Improve nutrition and health by providing food assistance and nutrition education and promotion; and
  • Manage and protect America’s public and private lands working cooperatively with other levels of government and the private sector.

USDA Vision: To be recognized as a dynamic organization that is able to efficiently provide the integrated program delivery needed to lead a rapidly evolving food and agriculture system.