Agency's Role

Department of Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture protects the environmental health by managing farming, food, and natural resources. This agency promotes agriculture production and trade. They provide services and help farmers and ranchers. They support sustainable management which I think it’s very important for today’s generations and future generations. In addition, they protect the health of the land and animals. They secure that all food products are labeled properly and safe for consumption. Their vision is for America’s agriculture to continue to flourish and improve the quality of life in rural America. The agency preserves our natural resources through healthy private working lands, restored forests, improved watersheds, and conservation. The agency also helps with the negative effects of climate change to our lands. They educate farmers about climate change and offer supports for heat stress, drought, pests, floods, and other changes caused by climate change. I think the Department of Agriculture is one of the most important federal agencies that keep our environment protected and safe.