Title: Identify organizations that govern and influence the animal industry.
Course: Introduction to Animal Systems (8008) > Section: Exploring the Animal Industry

Identification should include

- Virginia Farm Bureau
- USDA
  - Farm Service Agency (FSA)
  - National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)
  - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

- agricultural lending sources
- Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
- Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
- breed associations
- industry associations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the role of the USDA?
- What agricultural organizations support the National FFA Organization and in what way?
- What are some examples of breed organizations?
- How does VDACS institute regulations?
- What cybersecurity issues might be addressed by these organizations?