USDA
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | United States Department of Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
USDA stands for United States Department of Agriculture, a US federal agency abbreviation.
Supports farmers and ranchers, inspects meat and poultry, manages the national forests and administers food assistance such as SNAP, WIC and school meals, which account for most of its budget. The Secretary of Agriculture heads the department.
Example: The steaks carry a USDA Prime grade, the highest of the department's beef quality grades.
Usage notes
Abraham Lincoln signed the law creating it in May 1862 and called it "the people's department"; it gained cabinet rank in 1889. The USDA shield appears on organic labels, beef grades and the round inspection mark on packaged meat. It is pronounced letter by letter, U-S-D-A.
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