This picture is of the United States Department of Agriculture headquarters in Washington D.C. The USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. The head of the USDA is Secretary Tom Vilsack who was appointed by President Barack Obama in January of 2009. The amount of research published by the USDA is amazing. Visit www.usda.gov to learn more about the USDA.

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