United States Department of Agriculture

**Definition:** A cabinet department in the Executive Branch of the United States Government concerned with improving and maintaining farm income and developing and expanding markets for agricultural products. Through inspection and grading services it safeguards and insures standards of quality in food supply and production.

**Tree numbers:** - I01.409.418.750.400 - N03.540.348.500.500.400

**Synonyms:** - Department of Agriculture (U.S.) - United States. Dept. of Agriculture - USDA