US Agricultural Department

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., with an office in El Reno, Okla.

Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation Department is a public service division based in Oklahoma City, Okla. The department operates under several divisions, including recreation, grounds management, botanical gardens and civic center. Its recreation division provides recreation and education programs at parks, athletic fields, lakes, nature areas and community centers. Through grounds management division, the department also mows and maintains more than 6,900 land acres and plants 100 of trees every year. The civic center division manages the Stage Center, Rose State Performing Arts Center, and the Civic Center Music Hall.

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture focused on supporting agricultural production across America through a wide range of programs and services. With a presence throughout the nation via county and state offices, FSA provides essential resources such as loans, disaster assistance, and conservation programs for farmers and ranchers. In addition to offering financial assistance, FSA is dedicated to outreach and education, helping new and experienced agricultural producers navigate the various resources available to them. The organization strives to enhance the sustainability and profitability of U.S. agriculture while promoting conservation initiatives to preserve natural resources. Generated from the website