Mission Statement of the USDA and Career Choices

The United States Department of Agriculture

The mission of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is to enhance the quality of life for the American people by supporting production agriculture; ensuring safe, affordable, nutritious, and accessible food supply; caring for agricultural, forest, and range lands; supporting rural communities' sound development; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents; expanding global markets for agricultural and forest products and services; and working to reduce hunger in America and throughout the world.

Because it is one of the Government's largest civilian employers, USDA offers unparalleled career choices in fields such as:

• Agribusiness and Industry


• Management


• Natural Resources and Environment


• Science and Technology

U.S. Department of Agriculture :

• Career Intern Program