Book Description

Presents the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), located in Washington, D.C. Explains that the AMS enforces federal laws in six commodity divisions: cotton, dairy, fruit and vegetable, livestock and seed, poultry, and tobacco. Notes that the AMS also oversees marketing agreements and orders, administers research and promotion programs, and purchases commodities for federal food programs. Includes market news and information about products and services. Contains a site search engine. Links to the USDA home page. Posts contact information via telephone number and e-mail.