Department of Agriculture

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001560",
  "term": "Department of Agriculture",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The United States federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees food safety through its Food Safety and Inspection Service and provides support to farmers through programs like crop insurance and subsidies. It also administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which offers food-purchasing assistance to low-income people.",
  "abbreviation": "USDA",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/department-of-agriculture/"
}