Aurinian Department of Agriculture
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Employees | 104,862 |
| Annual budget | $144.37 billion |
The Aurinian Department of Agriculture (ADA) is an executive department of the Aurinian federal government, responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, rural economic development, protection of natural resources, and food. The department is headed by the Secretary of Agriculture, currently John Paul-Michels, who has served since February 24, 2021.
Overview
The ADA is divided into four distinct mission areas, each of which have at least one agency dedicated to the theme of the mission area:
- Farm Production and Conservation
- Food Safety, Nutrition and Consumer Services
- Research, Education and Agricultural Economics
- Trade and Regulation
Many of the programs concerned with the distribution of food and nutrition to Aurinian people and providing nourishment as well as nutrition education to those in need are run by the Food and Nutrition Service. ADA is a member of the Aurinian Council on Homelessness, where it is committed to working with other agencies to ensure these mainstream benefits have been accessed by those experiencing homelessness.
The ADA is also concerned with assisting farmers and food producers with the sale of crops and food on both the domestic and world markets. It plays a role in overseas aid programs by providing surplus foods to developing countries.
History
Organization and component staff level
| Unit | |
|---|---|
| Staff Offices Secretary of Agriculture |
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture |
| Departmental Administration | |
| Agriculture Buildings and Facilities | |
| Rural Development | |
| Office for Congressional Relations | |
| Office of General Counsel | |
| Office of the Chief Economist | |
| Office of the Chief Information Officer | |
| Office of the Executive Secretariat | |
| Office of the Inspector General | |
| Farm Production and Conservation | Farm Service Agency |
| Food Safety, Nutrition and Consumer Services | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Food Safety and Inspection Service | |
| Research, Education and Agricultural Economics | Agricultural Research Service |
| National Agricultural Statistics Service | |
| National Institute of Food and Agriculture | |
| Office of the Chief Scientist | |
| Trade and Regulation | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | |
| Aurinian Farmers' Exchange Administration | |