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United States. Department of Agriculture
Focused on food, farming, forests, and rural communities, this U.S. federal department has shaped everyday American life since the Civil War era. Its story stretches from scientific research and food safety to conservation, nutrition programs, and support for farmers across the country.
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Canning, Freezing, Storing Garden Produce
by United States. Department of Agriculture
The Periodical Cicada, "the 17-year Locust"
by United States. Department of Agriculture
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Created in 1862 under President Abraham Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture began as a department meant to support American agriculture with research, information, and practical help. It later grew into a Cabinet-level department and became one of the federal government's biggest institutions connected to food and land.
Today, the USDA's work reaches far beyond farms. It helps oversee food safety, agricultural trade, conservation, forestry, rural development, and nutrition assistance, while also supporting scientific research and data collection that influence how food is grown, sold, and protected.
Its long history reflects major changes in the United States itself: industrial farming, environmental policy, public health, and rural life have all passed through its orbit. For listeners interested in American policy, science, or social history, the USDA offers a surprisingly wide window into how the country feeds itself and manages its natural resources.