Definition of US Department of AgricultureUS Department of Agriculture: A department of the executive branch of the US government founded in 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln -- he called it the "people's Department" -- that is devoted to agriculture in its broadest sense. The mission of the US Department of Agriculture (as stated on its Internet site) includes the following roles relevant to health:
The US Department of Agriculture is abbreviated and commonly referred to as the USDA. Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionaryhttp://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=23463 Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012
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