Agricultural Commodity Graders analyze and certify the quality and/or condition of agricultural products against official standards and related regulations. Grading and inspections are different for every agricultural commodity because of the many differences in products, production and processing methods, and marketing practices done to support each commodity.

These duties may include:

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service offers a variety of different careers to help build domestic and international markets for U.S. producers of food, fiber and specialty crops. Use this site to find information on our types of careers, including the locations of our offices, typical work environment, and applicant requirements.

Can’t find a career path you’re looking for? AMS offers more than 61 different types of careers. Please check back as we add more careers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Pork Loin Roast for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, with the purpose to encourage the continued domestic consumption of these products by diverting them from the normal channels of trade and commerce.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking suppliers of buttery spreads, canned vegetables, dehydrated potatoes, frozen chicken, frozen turkey, and pasta to help support the demand for wholesome, high-quality products for use in USDA’s nutrition assistance programs.

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2023 —Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the opening of the USDA Farmers Market for its 26th market season. The annual Friday market will open on Friday, June 2, 2023, and run through Friday, September 29, 2023.