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United States Department of Agriculture1889 establishments in the United States
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 Seal of the U.S. Department of Agriculture | |
 Logo of the U.S. Department of Agriculture | |
 Flag of the U.S. Department of Agriculture | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | May 15, 1862 (1862-05-15) Cabinet status: February 15, 1889 |
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| Jurisdiction | U.S. federal government |
| Headquarters | Jamie L. Whitten Building 1301 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 38°53′17″N 77°1′48″W / 38.88806°N 77.03000°W / 38.88806; -77.03000Coordinates: 38°53′17″N 77°1′48″W / 38.88806°N 77.03000°W / 38.88806; -77.03000 |
| Employees | 105,778 (June 2007) |
| Annual budget | US$151 billion (2017) |
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| Website | USDA.gov |
The United States Department of Agriculture (also called the Agriculture Department, or USDA) is a United States Federal Executive Department (or Cabinet Department). Its purpose is to develop and execute policy on farming, agriculture, and food.
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