USDA and Its Impact

What resources does the USDA provide for beginner farmers?

• Loans and disaster assistance

• Tax exemptions for new farms

• Scholarships for agricultural studies

• Free seeds and livestock

Who established the USDA and when?

• Abraham Lincoln in 1862

• Thomas Jefferson in 1801

• George Washington in 1789

• Theodore Roosevelt in 1901

What is the primary role of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)?

• To manage national parks

• To administer nutrition assistance programs

• To oversee agricultural exports

• To regulate pesticide use

Which program provides food purchasing assistance to low-income individuals?

• Food for Peace Program

• National School Lunch Program

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

What was the outcome of the Pickford v. Glickman lawsuit?

• Black farmers received settlements

• The USDA was privatized

• New agricultural policies were implemented

• The USDA was dissolved

What major issue did the Pickford v. Glickman lawsuit address?

• Trade agreements

• Food safety standards

• Discrimination against black farmers

• Environmental regulations

What significant change occurred to USDA research agencies in 2019?

• They were expanded to new locations

• They were split and relocated to Kansas City

• They received increased funding

• They merged with the Department of Education

How did budget cuts under the Trump Administration affect the USDA?

• Increased research opportunities

• Severe budget cuts and open positions

• Expansion of rural development programs

• Introduction of new agricultural subsidies

What is one of the USDA's roles in addressing climate change?

• Promoting urban farming

• Developing new crop varieties

• Setting up regional hubs for climate assessment

• Banning fossil fuel use in agriculture

Despite its benefits, what issue does the USDA still face?

• Decline in agricultural education

• Lack of funding

• Systemic racism and discrimination

• Overproduction of crops