Agriculture
Fact Book

1997

U.S. Department
of Agriculture

Office of

Communications

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits
discrimination in its programs on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability,
political beliefs, and marital or familial status. Persons
who require alternative means for communication of
program information (such as braille, large print, or
audiotape) should call USDA's TARGET Center at
(202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a discrimination complaint, write the Secretary
of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Washington, DC 20250, or call (800) 245-6340 (voice)
or (202) 720-1127 (TDD). USDA is an equal employ-
ment opportunity employer.

Mention or depiction of commercial products or
organizations in this publication does not constitute
endorsement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
over other products and organizations not mentioned
or depicted.