Department of Agriculture

American  

noun

1. the department of the U.S. federal government that institutes and administers all federal programs dealing with agriculture. USDA

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Department of Agriculture Cultural  

1. A department of the federal executive branch that provides services for farmers, including agricultural research, soil conservation, and efforts to regulate and stabilize the farming economy.

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Etymology

Origin of Department of Agriculture

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

Department of Agriculture’s food safety division last week.

From Los Angeles Times

Even if she wanted to, her job at the Department of Agriculture—which pays 4,000 pesos a month, or less than $10—has been frozen until further notice.

From The Wall Street Journal

The birds were placed in a cage with food and water and were later moved to a Department of Agriculture center in New York.

From Los Angeles Times

Department of Agriculture to help American farmers take advantage of a new U.S.-Malaysia trade deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Department of Agriculture explains what is meant by the various dates on food labels.

From The Wall Street Journal