Title: Explain the purposes and roles of federal agricultural agencies.
Course: Applied Agricultural Concepts (18002-II-36) > Section: Identifying the Purposes and Roles of Agricultural Agencies

Explanation should include the types of agencies, their mission and vision, and the influence of each on the local community. Examples may include

- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and attached agencies (e.g., USDA Service Centers)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the three federal agricultural agencies that affect agricultural enterprises? What are their purposes and roles?
- What resources do these agencies provide for local residents?
- What types of regulations are these federal agencies responsible for?
- What resources are available for beginning farmers? What resources are available for the socially disadvantaged?