US Federal Agency Profiles

“US Department of Agriculture (USDA)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service


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USDA develops and executes federal policies on agriculture, forestry, and rural economic development, aiming to support farmers and ensure a safe food supply. USDA contributes to biosecurity and advances food innovation, including alternative proteins, to enhance food security and sustainability.

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Outline:

(00:23) Overview

(02:32) Background on USDA

(04:07) Organizational structure

(05:11) Food biotechnology and innovation at USDA

(08:24) Background: food biotech-related White House workstreams

(10:46) Biosecurity and pandemic preparedness at USDA

(14:16) 2022 National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Plan

(14:54) Major recent biosecurity-related developments at USDA

(18:35) USDA offices working on biosecurity policy

(18:55) Working at USDA

(20:14) Further reading

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Last updated:

November 14th, 2024

Source:

https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/us-department-of-agriculture

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