Key Agencies in Agriculture

USDA

United States Department of Agriculture

IDOA

Illinois Department of Agriculture

FDA

Food and Drug Administration

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

EPA

Environmental Protection Agency

USDA

main agency of the federal government that oversees agriculture, manages food programs, supports farmers

IDOA

supports Illinois farmers

FDA

The agency that is responsible for determining if a food or drug is safe and effective enough to be sold to the public.

EPA

An independent federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment

OSHA

a government agency in the Department of Labor to maintain a safe and healthy work environment

FTC

Federal Trade Commission

FTC

Protects consumers from misleading and fraudulent advertising. Reviews advertising claims. Can order a company to change their ad

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

a government agency that regulates commodity, futures, and options markets in the United States.

US Army Corps of Engineers

primary responsibility focuses on improvement and maintenance of rivers and other waterways for navigation and flood control; manages most facilities, with some under lease to state and local government