U.S. Department of Agriculture Statement on COVID-19

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rising to meet the challenges associated with the new coronavirus disease, COVID-19. As leaders of USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Agricultural Marketing Service, we can assure you that the agencies are committed to ensuring the health and safety of our employees while still providing the timely delivery of the services to maintain the movement of America’s food supply from farm to fork. Click here to read the full statement regarding COVID-19 from Dr. Brashears and Mr. Ibach of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.