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USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the federal agency founded by President Abraham Lincoln, in 1862. A time when a huge part of Americans was living on farms.

It provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management.

Read more on the official website.