Title: Identify the role of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies in agriculture.
Course: Biological Applications in Agriculture (18308-I) > Section: Exploring Aspects of the Biological Applications in Agriculture

Identification should include the names of agencies and a description of their purpose, as well as related career opportunities. Some agencies include

- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- U.S. Department of Forestry (USFS)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
- Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
- Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF)
- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
- Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
- Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
- soil and water conservation districts
- local cooperative extension offices.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Who regulates the production of food at the state level?
- Why should all agricultural products be regulated and monitored? How do agencies work together to regulate and monitor agricultural products?
- What are some sources of funding for the implementation of sound agricultural practices and sustainability efforts?
- What career opportunities are available through federal, state, and local agricultural regulatory agencies?