Agricultural Marketing Service

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U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program

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Programs & Offices

Commodity Procurement Program

Supporting American agriculture by encouraging consumption of domestically-produced foods, which are used for both domestic food distribution programs and international food aid programs of the United States.

Cotton & Tobacco Program

Supporting the efficient marketing of U.S. Cotton through classification, standardization and market news in addition to providing inspection, grading and market news information for tobacco.

Dairy Program

To facilitate the efficient marketing of milk and dairy products.

Fair Trade Practices Program

The Fair Trade Practices Program is comprised of 4 divisions: the Country of Origin Labeling Division, the Packers and Stockyards Division, the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Division, and the Warehouse and Commodity Management Division.

Federal Grain Inspection Service

Helping move our Nation’s harvest into the marketplace by providing farmers, handlers, processors, exporters, and international buyers with tools that accurately and consistently describe the quality and quantity of the commodities being bought and sold.

Livestock and Poultry Program

Supporting the livestock, meat, poultry, egg, fish, and grain industries through market reporting, grading, standardization, audits, research and promotion board oversight, and commodity specification development.

National Organic Program

Responsible for developing & enforcing national standards for organically-produced agricultural products.

Science and Technology Program

Providing scientific and analytical support services to the agricultural community to improve the quality and marketing of agricultural products.

Specialty Crops Program

Facilitating the strategic marketing of fruit, vegetable, nuts and specialty crops in domestic and international markets, while ensuring fair trading practices and promoting a competitive and efficient marketplace.

Transportation & Marketing Program

Supporting local and regional food systems and providing economic analysis on agricultural transportation from farm to markets.

Service & Staff Offices

From our Management and Analysis Program to Information Technology, Public Affairs office to the Office of Civil Rights--AMS has several offices and services that help accomplish our mission.