Department of AgricultureGovernment
United States · founded 1862
What it is
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is a federal executive department responsible for developing and executing laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food. It oversees agricultural production, food safety inspection, and nutrition assistance programs to promote agricultural trade and protect public health. Established on May 15, 1862, by President Abraham Lincoln, it was famously referred to by him as 'The People's Department' and later elevated to cabinet-level status in 1889.
People
Mark Fox
Member of the USDA Tribal Advisory Committee
Enjady Godfrey
Member of the USDA Tribal Advisory Committee
Evan Whitley
Member of the USDA Tribal Advisory Committee
Bradford Hall
Member of the USDA Tribal Advisory Committee
Brooke L. Rollins
Secretary of Agriculture
Angie Craig
Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture
Gregory Ibach
Nominee for Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
Donald Trump
President of the United States
Events (2)
2026-10-23 AppointmentUSDA and House Agriculture Ranking Member Appoint Four Members to Tribal Advisory Committee
2026-09-28 AppointmentGregory Ibach Nominated as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
