The United States Department of Agriculture s Foreign Agricultural Service works to improve foreign market access for U.S. products, build new markets, improve the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace, and provide food aid and technical assistance to foreign countries. The agency also administers the USDA s export credit guarantee and food aid programs and helps increase income and food availability in developing nations by mobilizing expertise for agriculturally led economic growth. It also enhances the USDA s competitiveness by providing linkages to global resources and international organizations. In addition to agricultural affairs offices in U.S. embassies, agricultural trade offices also function as service centers for U.S. exporters and foreign buyers seeking market information. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
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