Journal of Agricultural & Food

Cargill Inc is a multinational corporation based in Washington, DC, specializing in the production and distribution of agricultural commodities and food ingredients. The company operates across various sectors, including animal nutrition, energy, and financial services. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Cargill Inc is committed to providing high-quality products and services to meet the evolving needs of its customers worldwide. Through strategic partnerships and a global network, the company plays a significant role in shaping the future of the agriculture and food industry. Generated from their business information

Urban Agriculture International Program Inc is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC that focuses on promoting sustainable urban farming practices. Through various educational initiatives and community outreach programs, the organization aims to empower individuals and communities to grow their own food in urban environments. Generated from their business information

In 1862, when President Abraham Lincoln founded the United States Department of Agriculture, he called it the 'people's Department.' In Lincoln's day, 58 percent of the people were farmers who needed good seeds and information to grow their crops. Today, the USDA continues Lincoln's legacy by serving all Americans. The USDA leads the Federal anti-hunger effort with the food stamp, school lunch, school breakfast, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children programs. It is the steward of the nation's nearly 200 million acres of national forests and rangelands. It is the country's largest conservation agency, encouraging voluntary efforts to protect soil, water and wildlife of 70 percent of America's lands that are in private hands. The USDA brings housing, modern telecommunications and safe drinking water to rural America. It is responsible for the safety of meat, poultry and egg products. It is a research leader in everything from human nutrition to new crop technologies that allow for the growth of more food and fiber using less water and pesticides The USDA helps ensure open markets for United States agricultural products and provides food aid to needy people overseas. The United States Department of Agriculture is headquartered in Washington, D.C.