USDA Services
Farming/Agriculture
USDA Basics
100

This is the USDA program that helps farmers get loans and grants to start or expand their operations.

What is the Farm Loan Program?

100

The USDA supports this type of farming, where animals are raised for food, wool, or other products.

What is animal agriculture?

100

Full Name

What is the United States Department of Agriculture?

200

The USDA helps make sure the food we eat is free of these, which can make people sick.

What are foodborne pathogens?

200

This agency within the USDA helps with crop and livestock production.

What is the Farm Service Agency (FSA)?

200

This program is run by the USDA to help provide food to low-income families.

What is SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)?

300

This type of food inspection is required by the USDA for meats, poultry, and eggs.

What is inspection for safety and quality?

300

This is the top crop grown in the U.S. and a staple in many foods.

What is corn?

300

The USDA is responsible for ensuring that food is _______

What is Safe?

400

The USDA supports this program to help students learn more about nutrition and food science.

What is the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)?

400

The USDA supports this effort to grow plants without using harmful chemicals, using natural methods instead.

What is organic farming?

400

This document, created by the USDA, helps people make healthy food choices and get the right amount of nutrition.

What is My Plate?

500

The USDA works to protect forests in the U.S. through this service.

What is the U.S. Forest Service?

500

The USDA helps farmers with this type of insurance to protect against bad weather or disasters.

What is crop insurance?

500

This program is part of the USDA and ensures that children get healthy meals at school.

What is National School Lunch Program?