FAQs
What is AskUSDA? ›
AskUSDA is a contact center that answers general inquiries from the public using trained agents and self-service options. To date, AskUSDA has partnered with 19 agencies to improve the customer experience offered to the public.
How do I contact the US Department of Agriculture? ›- Call Us. Call us to speak with one of our Customer Service Representatives. CALL (833) ONE-USDA. ...
- Email Us. Send your questions via email and receive a response within 1-2 business days. ...
- Chat with Us. Live chat with one of our Customer Service Representatives by clicking “Chat with an expert” below.
We provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management.
What does the US Department of Agriculture inspect? ›Safety Through Inspection
FSIS protects the public's health by ensuring that meat, poultry and egg products are safe, wholesome and properly labeled.
USDA works to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education in a way that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence.
How does the US Department of Agriculture protect consumers? ›From the inspection of domestic product, imports, and exports; conducting risk assessments; and educating the public about the importance of food safety, USDA is there.
What agencies are under the US Department of Agriculture? ›- Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
- Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
- Economic Research Service (ERS)
- Farm Service Agency (FSA)
- Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
- Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
- Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
- Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) ...
- Direct Farm Ownership Loan. ...
- Direct Operating Loan. ...
- Direct MicroLoans. ...
- Down Payment Loan Program. ...
- Emergency Relief Program. ...
- Emergency Assistance for livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish program (ELAP) ...
- Emergency Conservation Program (ECP)
(Not all bases apply to all programs.) Reprisal is prohibited based on prior civil rights activity. To file a program discrimination complaint, you may obtain a complaint form by sending an email to CR-Info@USDA.gov. You or your authorized representative must sign the complaint form.