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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? ›For USDA-related questions, visit the USDA website or contact the Department's Information Hotline: (202) 720-2791. For questions regarding tools on our website, like NIFA Reporting System or REEport, contact: electronic@usda.gov .
What is the role of the USDA in food safety? ›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 are 5 things the USDA is responsible for? ›What We Do. 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 are the 4 USDA basic food safety guidelines? ›You can help keep your family safe from food poisoning at home by following these four simple steps: clean, separate, cook and, chill.
What foods does the USDA regulate? ›USDA is responsible for regulating meat and poultry, processed egg products, and catfish, whereas the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees food safety for fresh eggs and almost all other foods.
What is the main function of the USDA? ›The USDA is responsible for overseeing farming, ranching, and forestry industries, as well as regulating aspects of food quality and safety and nutrition labeling. The USDA is further tasked with administering several social welfare programs including free school lunches and food stamps.
What does the USDA do in the food industry? ›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.
What is the purpose of the USDA guidelines? ›The Dietary Guidelines for Americans provides advice on what to eat and drink to meet nutrient needs, promote health, and prevent disease.
What is the role of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service? ›The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works to end hunger and obesity through the administration of 15 federal nutrition assistance programs including WIC, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and school meals.