Understanding Agricultural Organizations

USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

• Oversees food production at every stage from farm to table

• Regulates international trade of agricultural products

• Provides financial assistance to farmers only during droughts

• Conducts research on agricultural technology advancements

What does FNS (Food & Nutrition Service) administer?

• Domestic nutrition assistance programs

• International food aid programs

• Agricultural subsidies

• Food safety regulations

FAO (Food & Agriculture Organization)

• Works to eliminate hunger and improve nutrition

• Promotes agricultural exports

• Regulates food prices globally

• Provides financial aid to farmers

WHO (World Health Organization)

• Fosters international cooperation in all health-related fields.

• Regulates food safety and nutrition standards globally.

• Provides financial assistance to developing countries.

• Conducts research on climate change impacts on health.

NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)

• Consolidates all federally funded agricultural research

• Provides funding for private agricultural research

• Regulates agricultural practices in the United States

• Promotes international agricultural trade

ERS (Economic Research Service)

• Provides information and research on agricultural and economics

• Focuses solely on environmental issues

• Conducts surveys on consumer preferences

• Analyzes global trade policies

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

• Regulates pesticides on plants for food production.

• Oversees air quality standards.

• Manages water resources for recreational use.

• Implements waste disposal regulations.

FDA (Food & Drug Administration)

• Regulates the use of additives in food

• Oversees the production of pharmaceuticals

• Monitors environmental safety

• Controls the marketing of cosmetics

AMS (Agricultural Marketing Services)

What is the primary function of AMS?

• Facilitates the domestic and international marketing of products.

• Regulates agricultural prices in the market.

• Provides financial assistance to farmers.

• Conducts research on agricultural practices.

FSIS (Food Safety & Inspection Service)

• Oversees the nation's meat, poultry, and egg production

• Regulates the fishing industry

• Manages dairy product safety

• Inspects food packaging standards