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's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ensures that our nation's meat, poultry and processed egg supply is wholesome, safe and properly labeled.
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)
OIG Investigations is a law enforcement entity within USDA, with Department-wide investigative oversight jurisdiction and Federal law enforcement authority. OIG Criminal Investigators conduct investigations of fraud, waste, and abuse involving USDA programs, operations, and personnel.
What programs do the US Department of Agriculture participate in? ›Programs. USDA offers a variety of farm and commodity loans, disaster assistance, conservation, safety net, price support and crop insurance programs. Certain programs work best for certain types of operations – row crops, specialty crops, livestock, and forests.
How would you report a violation of your rights to the US Department of Agriculture? ›(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.