Administers programs to support the efficient and fair marketing of U.S. agricultural products, including food, fiber, and specialty crops.
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ALT Person standing by an open door, holding a wooden crate filled with apples. The person is wearing a T-shirt with the text "How Do You Like Them Apples?" Trees and a vehicle are visible outside.
ALT A black plastic crate is filled with numerous oysters. The crate is part of a larger arrangement of similar crates, each containing oysters. The setting appears to be a storage or processing area.
ALT Four people are standing in a warehouse-like environment, listening to a person explaining something. There appears to be machinery and industrial equipment in the background. The ceiling has visible wiring and air ducts.
ALT Five people standing together outdoors on a sunny day, with a waterfront and buildings in the background. They are all dressed in business casual attire and smiling at the camera.
ALT A group of people stand inside a large industrial facility with machinery and equipment visible. One person appears to be speaking and gesturing. The environment has a clean and organized appearance with various pipes and ventilation systems overhead.
ALT A variety of fresh vegetables, including turnips, carrots, and eggplants, are displayed. Text overlay reads: "$86.6M to Support Specialty Crop Industry. Specialty Crop Block Grant Program." USDA AMS logo at the top.
ALT USDA grader assessing an egg's quality under bright lighting, with a large USDA AA Grade badge prominently displayed on the left.
ALT Illustration showing cotton plants and purple clouds with text: "13.5 million bales of cotton graded.
ALT A cotton harvester in a field of cotton plants, producing a large round bale wrapped in pink plastic. The bale is attached to the back of the green machine under a clear blue sky.
ALT Two cows standing in a field with a clear sky. Text overlay reads: "USDA Announces $12.65 Million to Support U.S. Dairy Industry." Below, it mentions the "Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) Grant Program." USDA AMS logo at the top.
ALT Two people are examining a large piece of meat in a processing facility. A quote reads, “We are grateful for the work of USDA to support small and rural meat processors and create opportunities like this” - A & M Meat Processing. The scene includes an "AMS IN ACTION" logo.
ALT The image displays the words "Micro Grants" in large letters with a farm scene inside each letter. At the bottom, there is a logo and text for the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. The background is green.
ALT An individual pours maple syrup from a large container in a rustic setting. Text on the image reads "$5M Grant Funding Awarded Acer Access and Development Program." The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service logo is present.
ALT A harvester machine processes tomatoes in a dusty field, with a truck nearby collecting the produce. The field is expansive, and trees line the distant horizon under a clear blue sky.
ALT A group of people wearing hairnets and casual clothing stand and sit together in a food processing facility. Some are wearing USDA shirts. The background shows machinery and containers filled with red produce.
ALT A group of people is standing in a line indoors, all wearing navy blue coats, yellow boots, and blue hats with a logo. Behind them, a wall has the words "CARING CANDOUR CREATIVITY COLLABORATION COMMITMENT"
ALT This is an informational poster from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service titled "Meet USDA Grade A Poultry." It features illustrations of poultry and a USDA Grade Shield. The poster explains that USDA Grade A is the highest quality poultry for sale in retail stores, focusing on factors like cleanliness and absence of bruising. Cooking tips are included for thawing frozen products safely and ensuring optimal moisture through dry heat methods. USDA logos and accreditation details are presented at the bottom.
ALT Workers in protective gear inspect fish fillets on a processing line. A quote on the left reads, "Section 32 purchases create value at both ends of the supply chain and we’re proud to be part of it." - Rich, from Pier Fish. The logo "AMS IN ACTION" is displayed below the quote.
ALT A sign over a close-up of raw beef reads: "Seeking public comment on the U.S. Beef Grade Standards. Submit by Dec. 7, 2026." The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service logo is at the bottom.
ALT A raw chicken with a USDA Grade A shield on top. The text states, "USDA graded 6 billion pounds of chicken in FY25." USDA Agricultural Marketing Service logo at the bottom.
ALT A group of people stand in a NOAA laboratory, surrounded by aquariums and scientific equipment. Two individuals are engaged in conversation near the center. Posters and a NOAA logo are displayed on the wall.
ALT The image is a promotional graphic for the National Organic Standards Board Fall Meeting. It includes logos for the USDA and Agricultural Marketing Service. The meeting is scheduled as a public virtual event from October 27 to 29, 2026, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. ET. On the right, there is a photo of hands holding soil with a USDA Organic label.
ALT Two chickens are eating from a container in a barn filled with straw. A green vertical banner on the left reads "Chicken Month" with the USDA AMS logo at the bottom.