Administers programs to support the efficient and fair marketing of U.S. agricultural products, including food, fiber, and specialty crops.
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ALT A promotional graphic for the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Local Food Promotion Program. The left side lists program objectives, stating it funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand local and regional food business enterprises. The right side features a person in a greenhouse holding a tomato plant with multiple unripe and ripe tomatoes. A text bubble indicates $13.8 million awarded to 46 projects.
ALT A graphic illustrating AI-powered cattle grading, showing a cow with a digital network overlay and a device scanning it. Text reads: "AI-powered cattle grading is modernizing America’s beef sector, helping ensure producers of all sizes benefit from cutting-edge innovation.
ALT USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program informational graphic. The left side features text about funding projects to enhance direct producer-to-consumer markets. The right side shows a booth with two individuals behind a table of produce, and a caption highlighting "$13.8 million awarded to 45 projects.
ALT Pile of corn kernels on a surface. The image is framed with a green border featuring the logo of the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) branding, commemorating their 50th anniversary.
ALT The image features the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service logo at the top left. Text reads, "Local Agriculture Market Program." Below, there are three sections with images and labels: "Farmers Market Promotion Program" shows a person at a market stall; "Local Food Promotion Program" depicts someone holding fresh produce in a field; "Regional Food System Partnerships" displays individuals packing produce. A large field of green crops and a person walking in it is shown in the background.
ALT A graphic with text reading: "AMS oversees $1.2 billion across 800+ grants, building markets and supporting small family farms and infrastructure investment." The background features illustrated rural scenery with farm buildings and fields.
ALT A logo for the Federal Grain Inspection Service features the acronym "FGIS" prominently at the top, with a wheat stalk graphic. Below, a ribbon design reads "50th Anniversary" in elegant script.
ALT A scenic field under a blue sky with clouds serves as the background for a text announcement. The text reads, "USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Organic Standards Board," with the USDA AMS logo displayed at the top.
ALT a colorful assortment of vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, carrots, potatoes, cabbage and perhaps celereac root.
ALT The image features an illustrated exterior view of the "USDA Wholesale Markets and Facility Design" building. The scene includes large windows, a modern architectural style, trees, and outdoor seating. People are casually walking and sitting in the area.
ALT Person standing by an open door, holding a wooden crate filled with apples. The person is wearing a T-shirt with the text "How Do You Like Them Apples?" Trees and a vehicle are visible outside.
ALT A black plastic crate is filled with numerous oysters. The crate is part of a larger arrangement of similar crates, each containing oysters. The setting appears to be a storage or processing area.
ALT Four people are standing in a warehouse-like environment, listening to a person explaining something. There appears to be machinery and industrial equipment in the background. The ceiling has visible wiring and air ducts.
ALT Five people standing together outdoors on a sunny day, with a waterfront and buildings in the background. They are all dressed in business casual attire and smiling at the camera.
ALT A group of people stand inside a large industrial facility with machinery and equipment visible. One person appears to be speaking and gesturing. The environment has a clean and organized appearance with various pipes and ventilation systems overhead.
ALT A variety of fresh vegetables, including turnips, carrots, and eggplants, are displayed. Text overlay reads: "$86.6M to Support Specialty Crop Industry. Specialty Crop Block Grant Program." USDA AMS logo at the top.
ALT USDA grader assessing an egg's quality under bright lighting, with a large USDA AA Grade badge prominently displayed on the left.
ALT Illustration showing cotton plants and purple clouds with text: "13.5 million bales of cotton graded.