Exploring the Role of the USDA in American Agriculture

What resources does the Department of Agriculture provide for beginner farmers?

• Grants for building barns

• Loans for beginner farmers and ranchers

• Free seeds and animals

• Insurance for crop failure

Who established the USDA and when?

• Abraham Lincoln in 1862

• Theodore Roosevelt in 1901

• Thomas Jefferson in 1801

• George Washington in 1789

What is one of the main responsibilities of the USDA?

• Providing healthcare services

• Regulating the stock market

• Overseeing agricultural production

• Managing national parks

Which program provides food purchasing assistance to low-income individuals and families?

• Medicaid

• TANF

• SNAP

• WIC

What is the role of the United States Forest Service (USFS)?

• Managing national parks

• Regulating fishing activities

• Maintaining the health of forests and grasslands

• Overseeing urban development

What was the outcome of the Pickford v. Glickman lawsuit?

• Black farmers received $50,000 settlements

• The USDA was dissolved

• New farming laws were enacted

• The USDA was privatized

What was a major criticism of the settlements from the Pickford case?

• They were fueled by racial politics

• They were not enforced

• They were too small

• They only benefited white farmers

What significant change happened to USDA research agencies in June 2019?

• They were dissolved

• They were moved from DC to Kansas City

• They were privatized

• They were merged with the Department of Education

How did the USDA's budget change under the Trump Administration?

• It was allocated to other departments

• It faced severe budget cuts

• It remained the same

• It increased significantly

What is one of the critical functions of the USDA's regional hubs?

• Regulating the stock market

• Overseeing healthcare services

• Assessing the effects of climate change

• Managing urban development