Mission: To bring about economic improvement through the development of the natural resources, provide for environmental protection and help solve the social concerns of the people.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs ad activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital of family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDB).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDB). USDA is an equal opportunity employer.
