HOW TO GET INFORMATION

From the United States Department of Agriculture

 Office of Communications August 2001 

This directory lists sources of information in the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its various agencies. 

USDA agencies listed in this publication are encouraged to send updated information as soon as possible 

to the Editor, Shirley E. Adams, Office of Communications, Communications Coordination and Review 

Center, at either the Home Page address listed below, mail to Room 438-A, Whitten Building, or FAX to 

202-690-3611. Hard copy version will be updated by the Editor and will be printed semiannually. All 

updates received by the Editor will be forwarded immediately to OC’s Electronic Information Coordinator 

to incorporate on USDA’s Home Page. 

How To Get Information is available electronically for downloading on USDA’s Home Page at: 

http://www.usda.gov/news/howto/howto.htm

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Office of Communications http://www.usda.gov/agencies/ocpage.htm .................................. 1-3

Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services ............................................................... 3-5

Farm Service Agency http://www.fsa.usda.gov/ ................................................ 4

Foreign Agricultural Service http://www.fas.usda.gov/ ........................................... 5

Risk Management Agency http://www.rma.usda.gov/ ........................................... 5

Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services ............................................................... 5-7

Food and Nutrition Service http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/ ....................................... 6-7

Center For Nutrition Policy and Promotion http://www.usda.gov/cnpp/ ............................ 7

Food Safety Services ................................................................................ 7-8

Food Safety and Inspection Service http://www.fsis.usda.gov/ ................................. .7-8

Marketing and Regulatory Programs .................................................................. 8-9

Agricultural Marketing Service http://www.ams.usda.gov/ ...................................... 8-9

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ ........................... 9

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration http://www.usda.gov/gipsa/ ............... 9

Natural Resources and Environment ................................................................ 9-14

Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/ ....................................................... 10-11

Natural Resources Conservation Service http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ .......................... 11-14

Research, Education, and Economics Programs ..................................................... 14-19

Agricultural Research Service http://www.ars.usda.gov/ ........................................ 15

National Agricultural Library http://www.nalusda.gov/ ........................................ 15-17

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.reeusda.gov/ .......... 17

Economic Research Service http://www.ers.gov/ .............................................. 17

National Agricultural Statistics Service http://www.usda.gov/nass/ ........................... 18-19

Rural Development ............................................................................... 19-20

Rural Business-Cooperative Service http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/ ............................ 20

Rural Community Development http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ocd/index.html ..................... 20

Rural Housing Service http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/index.html .............................. 20

Rural Utilities Service http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rus/index.html ............................... 20

Executive Operations ............................................................................. 20-21

Office of the Chief Economist http://www.usda.gov/oce/ ........................................ 21

 World Agricultural Outlook Board http://www.usda.gov/agency/oce/waob/index.htm ............ 21

 Office of Risk Assessment and Cost Benefit Analysis http://www.usda.gov/agency/oce/

 oracba/index.htm ....................................................................... 21

 Global Change Program Office http://www.usda.gov/oce/gcpo/index.htm ....................... 21

 Sustainable Development http://www.usda.gov/oce/osfsd/index.htm .......................... 21

 Office of Energy Policy and New Uses http://www.usda.gov/oce/oepnu/index.htm .............. 21

National Appeals Division http://www.nad.usda.gov/ ............................................ 21

Office of Budget & Program Analysis http://www.usda.gov/agency/obpa/Home-Page/obpa.html . 21-22

Other USDA Offices .............................................................................. 22-23

Office of Chief Financial Officer http://www.usda.gov/ocfo/ ..................................... 22

Office of the General Counsel ................................................................. 22

Office of Inspector General http://www.usda.gov/oig/index.html .............................. 22-23

Departmental Administration http://www.usda.gov/da/ ......................................... 23

Office of Chief Information Officer http://www.ocio.usda.gov/ ................................... 23
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Office of Communications

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS is integral to the historical and current mission of the U.S. Department

of Agriculture. This office coordinates and assists with the flow of public information from USDA

program agencies, reviewing all publications and audiovisuals, evaluating new information technology, maintaining availability of current information from the Office of the Secretary, ensuring

operation of adequate and appropriate channels for dissemination of information to the public, and

optimizing public access to USDA information through the news media. OC administers USDA's

home page on the Internet World Wide Web. OC also provides departmental coordination of

responses under the Freedom of Information Act.

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Communications

Kevin Herglotz 202-720-4623Rm 200-A Washington, DC 20250-1301

kevin.herglotz@usda.gov FAX 202-720-5043

Press Secretary and Deputy Director of Communications

Alisa Harrison 202-720-4623 Rm 402-A Washington, DC 20250-1305

alisa.harrison@usda.gov FAX 202-720-5043

Deputy Director of Communications

Larry Quinn 202-720-4623Rm 402-A Washington, DC 20250-1301

larry.quinn@usda.gov FAX 202-720-5043

Farm Media

Patricia Klintberg 202-720-9933Rm 411-A Washington, DC 20250-1330

patricia.klintberg@usda.gov FAX 202-720-5043

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COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATION & REVIEW CENTER

 Director for Communications Coordination & Review Center

Johna Pierce 202-720-5555Rm 410-A Washington, DC 20250-1350

johna.pierce@usda.gov FAX 202-690-3611

 Communications Coordinator for Food, Nutrition & Consumer Services

Johna Pierce (Acting) 202-720-5555Rm 410-A Washington, DC 20250-1350

johna.pierce@usda.gov FAX 202-690-3611

 Communications Coordinator for Natural Resources & Environment

Martha Cashion Abrams 202-720-3310Rm 406-A Washington, DC 20250-1350

martha.abrams@usda.gov FAX 202-690-3611

 Communications Coordinator for Farm & Foreign Agricultural Services

Wayne Baggett 202-720-2032Rm 407-A Washington, DC 20250-1350

wayne.baggett@usda.govFAX 202-690-3611

 Communications Coordinator for Marketing & Regulatory Programs

Jerry Redding 202-720-6959Rm 409-A Washington, DC 20250-1350

jerry.redding@usda.gov FAX 202-690-3611

 Communications Coordinator for Administration, IG, CFO, CIO

Janet Sledge 202-720-2065Rm 405-A Washington, DC 20250-1350

janet.sledge@usda.gov FAX 202-690-3611
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 Communications Coordinator for Research, Education & Economics

Maria Bynum 202-720-5192Rm 404-A Washington, DC 20250-1350

 maria.bynum@usda.gov FAX 202-690-3611

 Communications Coordinator for Rural Development and Food Safety

Jim Brownlee 202-720-2091Rm 408-A Washington, DC 20250-1350

jim.brownlee@usda.gov FAX 202-690-3611

 How To Get Information Editor 202-720-2882Rm 440-A Washington, DC 20250-1350

Shirley E. Adams shirley.adams@usda.gov FAX 202-690-3611

 Webmaster 202-720-7762Rm 528-A Washington, DC 20250-1350

Victor Powell vic.powell@usda.gov FAX 202-690-3611

 Publishing & Info. Svs. Coord. 202-720-9081Rm 426-A Washington, DC 20250-1350

Ed Poe ed.poe@usda.gov FAX 202-720-4948

 Information Response Team

Barbara Robinson 202-690-4069Rm 506-A Washington, DC 20250-1350

barbara.robinson@usda.gov FAX 202-690-0228

Joyce Tyler 202-720-3365Rm 506-A Washington, DC 20250-1350

joyce.tyler@usda.gov FAX 202-690-0228

 General Information Hotline 202-720-2791

Freedom of Info. Act Officer 202-720-8164Rm 438-A Washington, DC 20250-1350

Andrea Fowler andrea.fowler@usda.gov FAX 202-720-7808

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PUBLIC AND MEDIA OUTREACH CENTER

Deputy Director for Public and Media Outreach

Wayne Moore 202-720-3989Rm 412-A Washington, DC 20250-1330

wayne.moore@usda.gov FAX 202-690-2164

 Constituent Outreach 202-690-4750Rm 415-A Washington, DC 20250-1330

Kathryn Hill kathryn.hill@usda.gov FAX 202-690-2164

Mocile Trotter 202-720-5505Rm 418-A Washington, DC 20250-1330

mocile.trotter@usda.gov FAX 202-690-2164

 News Distribution 202-720-9035Rm 460-A Washington, DC 20250-1330

oc.news@usda.gov FAX 202-720-0539

 Internet News Service WWW URL http://www.usda.gov

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VIDEO, TELECONFERENCE AND RADIO CENTER

 Director (Acting) 202-720-6072Rm 1618-S Washington, DC 20250-1360

David Black david.black@usda.gov FAX 202-720-5773

 Teleconference Coordinator 202-720-5368Rm 1617-S Washington, DC 20250-1360

David Vennell david.vennell@usda.gov FAX 202-720-5773 

Project Manager 202-720-5376Rm 1614-S Washington, DC 20250-1360

Garth Clark garth.clark@usda.gov FAX 202-720-5773

 Television Producer 202-720-7039Rm 0095-S Washington, DC 20250-1360

Patrick O'Leary patrick.oleary@usda.gov FAX 202-720-5773
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 Television Producer 202-720-6445Rm 1610-S Washington, DC 20250-1360

Bob Ellison bob.ellison@usda.gov FAX 202-720-5773

 Radio Producer 202-720-7068Rm 1623-S Washington, DC 20250-1360

Gary Crawford gary.crawford@usda.gov FAX 202-690-2165

 Radio Producer 202-720-7079Rm 1623-S Washington, DC 20250-1360

Brenda Curtis-Heiken brenda.curtis@usda.gov FAX 202-690-2165

 Radio Producer 202-720-7884Rm 1623-S Washington, DC 20250-1360

Kristi Pettis kristi.pettis@usda.gov FAX 202-690-2165

 Video Production Coord 202-720-3068Rm 1614-S Washington, DC 20250-1360

David Black david.black@usda.gov FAX 202-720-5773

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DESIGN CENTER

 Director 202-720-6641Rm 517-A Washington, DC 20250-1380

Eva Cuevas eva.cuevas@usda.gov FAX 202-720-8197

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PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER

 Director 202-720-6633Rm 4404-S Washington, DC 20250-1390

Bill Tarpenning bill.tarpenning@usda.gov FAX 202-720-0902

 Photo Reproduction/Review 202-720-4022Rm 4423-S Washington, DC 20250-1390

Alice Welch alice.welch@usda.gov FAX 202-720-0902

Eartha Harried eartha.harried@usda.gov

 Photo Library 202-720-8905Rm 4409-S Washington, DC 20250-1390

Stanley Harrison stan.harrison@usda.gov FAX 202-720-0902

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PRINTING MANAGEMENT CENTER

Director 202-720-7175Rm 501-A Washington, D.C. 20250-1370 

Al Senter al.senter@usda.gov FAX 202-720-8939

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Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services

FARM SERVICE AGENCY administers farm commodity, crop insurance, and conservation programs

for farmers and makes farm ownership and operating loans. FSA programs are primarily directed at

agricultural producers or, in the case of loans, at those with farm experience. Through the Commodity

Credit Corporation, the agency provides financing for the purchase, storage, and shipment of

commodities in federal stocks. Additionally, FSA provides emergency conservation and assistance

programs to farmers.

FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE represents U.S. farmers and the food and agricultural sector

abroad through a network of overseas offices. FAS collects, analyzes, and disseminates information

about global supply and demand, trade trends, and market opportunities. FAS seeks improved market
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access for U.S. products; administers export financing and market development programs; provides

export services; carries out food aid and market-related technical assistance programs; and provides

linkages to world resources and international organizations.

RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY improves the economic stability of agriculture by providing

producers a sound system of crop insurance. Federal crop insurance covers losses due to unavoidable

causes such as drought, excessive moisture, hail, wind, frost, insects, and disease. Currently over 100

major crops are insurable. Crop insurance is available from crop insurance agents. Insurance

protection must be purchased prior to sales closing dates that vary by crop and region.

FARM SERVICE AGENCY

Director, Public Affairs, Legislative Liaison, and Executive Secretariat

Vacant 202-720-3865Rm 3615-S Washington, DC 20250

FAX 202-720-4034

Public Affairs Branch Chief202-720-7809Rm 3624-S Washington, DC 20250

Eric L. Parsons eric_parsons@wdc.fsa.usda.gov FAX 202-690-2828

Communication Services 202-690-0474Rm 3633-S Washington, DC 20250

Danniel W. Stuart dann_stuart@wdc.fsa.usda.gov FAX 202-690-2839

Field Services 202-720-8768Rm 3621-S Washington, DC 20250

Greg Hawkins greg_hawkins@wdc.fsa.usda.govFAX 202-690-2828

FOIA Coordinator 202-720-5534Rm 3623-S Washington, DC 20250

Diane Korwindiane_korwin@wdc.usda.gov FAX 202-690-2828

FARM SERVICE AGENCY STATE PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONTACTS

CA 530-792-5537 430 G Street #4161

Erica Szlosek FAX 530-792-5555 Davis, CA 95616-4161

Erica_Szlosek@wdc.fsa.usda.gov

GA 706-546-3177 355 East Hancock Avenue

Cynthia Valles FAX 706-546-2151 STOP 107

Cynthia_Valles@wdc.fsa.usda.gov Athens, GA 30601-2775

MN 651-602 7719 400 Agribank Building

Jim Meisenheimer FAX 651-602-7748 375 Jackson Street

Jim_Meisenheimer@wdc.fsa.usda.gov St Paul, MN 55701

MO 573-876-9463 Parkade Plaza, Suite 225

Herb Evans FAX 573-876-0935 601 Business Loop 70 West

herb_evans@wdc.fdsa.usda.gov Columbia, MO 65203

MS 601-965 4300 x 108 6310 I-55 North

David Reagan FAX 601-965-4184 Jackson, MS 39211

David_Reagan@wdc.fsa.usda.gov

NY 315-477-6354 441 South Salina Street

Mark Dennis FAX 315-477-6363 Suite 356, 5th Floor

Mark.Dennis2@usda.gov Syracuse, NY 13202-2455

OH 614- 255-2442 Room 540, Federal Building

Mike Kauffman FAX 614- 255-2542 200 North High Street

Mike_Kauffman@wdc.fsa.usda.gov Columbus, OH 43215
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TX 979-680-5213 Compass National Bank Bldg.

Brenda Carlson FAX 979-680-5236 2405 Texas Avenue South

brenda.carlson@tx.usda.gov College Station, TX 77840

VA 804-287-1548 1606 Santa Rosa Road

Murray-Dale Peppe FAX 804-287-1723 Culpeper Building, Suite 138

murray.peppe@va.usda.gov Richmond, VA 23229

WA 509-323-3003 Rock Pointe Tower, Suite 568

Patricia McAuley FAX 509-323-30734 West 316 Boone Avenue

patricia.mcauley@wa.usda.gov Spokane, WA 99201-2350

FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE

Director, Information Div. 202-720-7115Rm 5074-S Washington, DC 20250

Maureen Quinn quinn@fas.usda.gov FAX 202-720-1727

Deputy Director 202-720-3448Rm 5074-S Washington, DC 20250

Sally Klusaritz klusaritz@fas.usda.gov FAX 202-720-1727

Team Leader 202-720-3930Rm 5713-S Washington, DC 20250

Lynn Goldsbrough goldsbrough@fas.usda.gov FAX 202-720-3229

Team Leader 202-720-0328Rm 5084-S Washington, DC 20250

Vacant FAX 202-720-1727

Freedom of Info Act Officer202-720-3101Rm 5709-S Washington, DC 20250

Donald Washingtonwashington@fas.usda.govFAX 202-720-3229

RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Director of Public Affairs 202-720-2539Rm. 6618-S Washington, DC 20250

Eric Edgington eric_edgington@wdc.usda.gov FAX 202-690-5889

Dep. Admin., Risk Compliance 202-720-5828 Rm. 6094-S Washington, DC 20250

Garland Westmoreland gwestmoreland@wdc.usda.gov FAX 202-690-3602

Director, Risk Mngt Education 202-690-2957 Washington, DC 20250

Craig Witt craig_witt@wdc.usda.gov FAX 202-690-2095

Director, Reinsurance Srvcs 202-720-4286Rm 6727-S Washington, DC 20250

Heyward Baker heyward_baker@wdc.usda.gov FAX 202-690-3604

Director, Risk Mngt Srvcs 202-720-3439Rm 6749-S Washington, DC 20250

Michael Hand michael_hand@wdc.usda.gov FAX 202-690-2540

FCIC Board Secretary 202-720-2832Rm 6624-S Washington, DC 20250

Diana Moslak diana_moslak@wdc.usda.gov FAX 202-690-5879

Freedom of Info Act Officer202-690-5701Rm 6606-S Washington, DC 20250

Donna Bassett donna_bassett@wdc.usda.gov FAX 202-720-6665

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Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services

FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE administers federal food assistance programs including food

stamps; food distribution; supplemental food for women, infants and children; school lunch; school
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breakfast; special milk; child care; summer feeding; and other child nutrition and family food

assistance programs.

CENTER FOR NUTRITION POLICY AND PROMOTION provides direction and coordination for

USDA's nutrition research and policy activities. The Center publishes the Family Economics and

Nutrition Review and Expenditures on Children by Families, and in conjunction with the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services, develops and publishes the Dietary Guidelines for

Americans.

FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE

 Director, Office of Communications and Governmental Affairs

Christine Carpino (Acting) 703-305-2281 3101 Park Center Dr., #926POC

christine.carpino@fns.usda.gov Alexandria, VA 22302

FAX 703-305-2312

 Deputy Director 703-305-2039 3101 Park Center Dr., #926POC

Christine Carpino Alexandria, VA 22302

christine.carpino@fns.usda.gov FAX 703-305-2312

 Director, Governmental Affairs 703-305-2010 3101 Park Center Dr., #910POC

Frank Ippolito Alexandria, VA 22302

frank.ippolito@fns.usda.gov FAX 703-305-2464

 Director, Public Affairs 703-305-2286 3101 Park Center Dr.,#914POC 

Jean Daniel Alexandria, VA 22302

jean.daniel@fns.usda.gov FAX 703-305-1117

 Publishing Team 703-305-2000 3101 Park Center Dr.,#914POC

Chris Kocsis Alexandria, VA 22302

chris.kocsis@fns.usda.gov FAX 703-305-1117

 Media Team 703-305-2286 3101 Park Center Dr.,#914POC

Susan Acker Alexandria, VA 22302

susan.acker@fns.usda.gov FAX 703-305-1117

 Marketing Coordinator 703-305-2286 3101 Park Center Dr.,#914POC

Alicia Ford Alexandria, VA 22302

alicia.ford@fns.usda.gov FAX 703-305-1117

 Freedom of Info Act Officer 703-305-2244 3101 Park Center Dr.,#322POC

Sara Bradshaw Alexandria, VA 22302

sara.bradshaw@fns.usda.gov FAX 703-605-0793

FNS REGIONAL PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICES

Northeast Reg. PA Director617-565-6418 10 Causeway Street, Room. 501

Charles De Julius Boston, MA 02222-1068

charles.dejulius@fns.usda.gov FAX 617-565-6472

Mid-Atlantic Reg. PA Director 609-259-5091 Mercer Corp. Park,

Margarita Maisterrena 300 Corporate Blvd

margarita.maisterrena.@fns.usda.gov Robbinsville, NJ 08691-1598

FAX 609-259-5147

Southeast Reg. PA Director404-562-1812 61 Forsyth St.,SW,Suite 8T36

Karen Dean Atlanta, GA 30303
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karen.dean@fns.usda.gov FAX 404-527-4502

Midwest Reg. PA Director 312-353-1044 77 W. Jackson Blvd., 20th Flr

Lawrence Rudmann Chicago, IL 60604

lawrence.rudmann@fns.usda.gov FAX 312-353-0171

Mtn. Plains Reg. PA Director 303-844-0312 1244 Speer Boulevard, Rm903

Craig Forman Denver, CO 80204

craig.forman@fns.usda.gov FAX 303-844-6203

Southwest Reg. PA Director 214-290-9802 1100 Commerce Street,Rm5C30

Judy Barron Dallas, TX 75242

judy_barron@fns.usda.gov FAX 214-767-6249

Western Reg. PA Director 415-705-1311 550 Kearny Street, Rm 400

Cordelia Fox San Francisco, CA 94108

cordelia.fox@fns.usda.gov FAX 415-705-1364

CENTER FOR NUTRITION POLICY AND PROMOTION

Information Director 202-418-2312 Suite 200 North Lobby,

John Webster 1120 20th St., NW

john.webster@usda.gov Washington, DC 20036

FAX 202-208-2322

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Food Safety Services

FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE administers the federal meat and poultry inspection

program to assure safety, wholesomeness and truthful labeling of these food products; and conducts

food safety consumer education program.

FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE

Director, Congressional and

 Public Affairs 202-720-3897Rm 1175-S Washington, DC 20250

Linda Swacina linda.swacina @usda.gov FAX 202-720-5704

Deputy Director, Congressional

 and Public Affairs 202-720-9113Rm 1175-S Washington, DC 20250

Chris Church chris.church@usda.gov FAX 202-720-5704

Media Officers 202-720-9113Rm 1175-S Washington, DC 20250

Elizabeth Gaston elizabeth.gaston@usda.govFAX 202-720-5704

Carol Blake 202-720-9113Rm 1175-S Washington, DC 20250

carol.blake@usda.gov FAX 202-720-5704

Director, Food Safety Education

Susan Conley 202-720-7943Rm 2932-S Washington, DC 20250

susan.conley@usda.gov FAX 202-720-1843
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Meat and Poultry Hotline 202-720-5604Rm 2925-S Washington, DC 20250

Bessie Berry bessie.berry@usda.gov FAX 202-690-2859

 Freedom of Info Act Officer 202-690-3881Rm 327-E Washington, DC 20250

Cheryl Hicks cheryl.hicks@usda.gov FAX 202-690-3023

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Marketing and Regulatory Programs

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE provides market news reports; develops quality grade

standards for agricultural commodities; provides voluntary grading services for livestock, meat,

poultry, eggs, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, cotton and tobacco; administers marketing

regulatory programs, marketing agreements and orders, and research and promotion programs;

administers national organic standards activities; administers USDA's laboratory accreditation

program; administers federal-state marketing improvement programs, wholesale facilities research

programs, and food purchases for USDA food assistance programs; and is the coordinator for USDA's

pesticide data program and pesticide recordkeeping program activities.

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE administers regulatory programs to control

or eradicate animal and plant pests and diseases; enforces domestic and port-of-entry agricultural

quarantines; licenses and assures safety and effectiveness of veterinary biological products; ensures

the safety of agricultural products of biotechnology; enforces the Animal Welfare and Horse

Protection Acts; administers programs providing protection to livestock and crops from depredation

by rodents, birds and predatory animals; and conducts cooperative programs to eradicate animal and

plant pests and diseases in other countries.

GRAIN INSPECTION, PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS ADMINISTRATION facilitates the marketing

of livestock, poultry, meat, cereals, oilseeds, and related agricultural products and promotes fair and

competitive trading practices for the overall benefit of consumers and American agriculture. One of

GIPSA+s programs, the Packers and Stockyards Programs, ensures open and competitive

markets for livestock, meat, and poultry. The other, the Federal Grain Inspection Service,

facilitates the marketing of U.S. grain and related agricultural products by providing the

market with Federal quality standards and a uniform system for applying them. 

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

Director, Public Affairs 202-720-8998Rm 3510-S Washington, DC 20250

Billy Cox billy.cox@usda.gov FAX202-720-7135

 Public Affairs Specialist 202-720-8998Rm 3510-S Washington, DC 20250

Demaris Kogut demaris.kogut@usda.gov FAX 202-720-7135

 Public Affairs Specialist 202-720-8998Rm 3510-S Washington, DC 20250

Becky Unkenholz becky.unkenholz@usda.gov FAX202-720-7135

 Freedom of Info Act Officer 202-720-2498Rm 3510-S Washington, DC 20250

Sharon Kerr sharonl.kerr@usda.gov FAX202-690-3767

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE

Director, Legislative &

 Public Affairs 202-720-2511Rm 1147-S Washington, DC 20250
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Ralph Harding ralph.r.harding@usda.gov FAX202-720-3982

Deputy Director, Legislative &

 Public Affairs 202-720-2511Rm41147-S Washington, DC 20250

Lynn Quarles lynn.t.quarles@usda.gov FAX 202-720-3982

Asst. Dir., Public Affairs 301-734-77994B21 Riverdale, MD 20737

Bethany Jones bethany.x.jones@usda.govFAX301-734-5221

Asst. Dir., Exec. Corres/FOIA 301-734-52674A81 Riverdale, MD 20737

Michael Marquis michael.s.marquis@usda.gov FAX 301-734-5941

 FOIA Officer 301-734-48934A60 Riverdale, MD 20737

Kim Pacheco Kimberly.j.pacheco@usda.gov FAX301-734-5941

APHIS REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICES

Mountain/Western 303-969-6560Suite 204 12345 W. Alameda Parkway

Stuart McDonald smcdonald@usda.gov Lakewood, CO 80228

FAX 303-969-6973

West Coast/Southern Border 916-857-6243 9550 Micron Ave., Suite G

Larry Hawkins lawrence.e.hawkins@aphis.usda.gov Sacramento, CA 95827

FAX 916-857-6248

GRAIN INSPECTION, PACKERS & STOCKYARDS ADMINISTRATION

Public Affairs Officer 202-720-5091Rm 1094-S Washington, DC 20250

Dana Stewart dstewart@fgis.usda.gov FAX 202-205-9237

 Freedom of Info Act Officer 202-690-3842Rm 3406-S Washington, DC 20250

Bruce Boor bruce_m.boor@usda.gov FAX 202-205-3941

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Natural Resources and Environment

FOREST SERVICE administers programs for applying sound conservation and utilization practices to

natural resources of the national forests and national grasslands, for promoting these practices on all

forest lands through cooperation with states and private landowners and for carrying out extensive

forest and range research.

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE provides leadership and administers programs

to help people conserve, improve, and sustain our natural resources and environment. Working with

landowners and operators in local conservation districts, NRCS addresses this country's natural

resource problems as they affect private lands in agriculture and other uses. NRCS is the lead agency

in USDA for conservation and administers several programs including, the environmental quality

incentives programs, wetlands reserve program, wildlife habitat incentives program, and watershed

protection and flood prevention program; leads the national cooperative soil survey and national

resource inventory; and provides USDA leadership in assisting landowners and local groups in

resource conservation and development projects.

FOREST SERVICE, OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
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Director 202-205-12732Cen-Aud Washington, DC 20250

George Lennon glennon@fs.fed.us FAX 202-205-0885

 Deputy Director 202-205-16162Cen-Aud Washington, DC 20250

Pete Pierce ppierce01@fs.fed.us FAX 202-205-0885

 Program Manager 202-205-85212Cen-Aud Washington, DC 20250

Thiery Curtis tcurtis@fs.fed.us FAX 202-205-0885

 Program Manager 202-205-15452Cen-Aud Washington, DC 20250

Christine Murray cmurray@fs.fed.us FAX 202-205-0885

 Program Manager 202-205-17192Cen-Aud Washington, DC 20250

Mary Jane Senter msenter@fs.fed.us FAX 202-205-0885

 Program Manager 202-205-12942Cen-Aud Washington, DC 20250

Joeph Walsh jwalsh@fs.fed.us FAX 202-205-0885

National Media Officer 202-205-11342Cen-Aud Washington, DC 20250

Heidi Valetkevitch hvaletkevitch@fs.fed.us FAX 202-205-0885

 Freedom of Info Act Officer 703-605-49101012-RPE Arlington, VA 22209

Rita Morgan rmorgan@fs.fed.us FAX 703-605-5104

FS REGIONAL COMMUNICATION OFFICES

Northern Region 406-329-3089 P.O.Box 7669 - Federal Building

Ed Nesselroad FAX 406-329-3411 Missoula, MT 59807

enesselroad@fs.fed.us

Rocky Mountain Region 303-275-5135 P.O.Box 25127 - 11177 W.8th Ave

Steve Deitemeyer FAX 303-275-5366 Lakewood, CO 80225

sdeitemeyer@fs.fed.us

Southwest Region 505-842-3497 517 Gold Avenue, SW, Fed.Bldg.

Carl Holguin FAX 505-842-3106 Albuquerque, NM 87l02

cholguin@fs.fed.us

Intermountain Region 801-625-5347 324 25th St. Federal Building

Robert Swinford FAX 801-625-5240 Ogden, UT 84401

rswinford@fs.fed.us

Pacific SW Region 707-562-9016 1323 Club Drive

Marilyn Hartley FAX 707-562-9053 Vallejo, CA 94592

mhartley@fs.fed.us

Pacific NW Region 503-808-2971 P.O.Box 3623 - 333 S. First St

Al Matecko FAX 503-808-2229 Portland, OR 97208

amatecko@fs.fed.us

Southern Region 404-347-7226 1720 Peachtree Rd, NW

Angela Coleman FAX 404-347-3808 Atlanta, GA 30367

acoleman@fs.fed.us

Eastern Region 414-297-3640 310 W. Wisconsin Ave., Rm 500

Sherry Wagner FAX 414-297-3700 Milwaukee, WI 53203

swagner01@fs.fed.us

Alaska Region 907-586-8803 P.O.Box 21628 - Federal Bldg.

Pamela Finney FAX 907-586-7892 Juneau, AK 99802-1628

pfinney@fs.fed.us

NE Area State-Private 610-557-4253 11 Campus Boulevard, Suite 200

Communications Dir. FAX 610-557-4177 Newtown Square, PA 19703

Ken Arbogast
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karbogast@fs.fed.us

FS RESEARCH STATIONS COMMUNICATIONS OFFICES

Forest Products Laboratory608-231-9249 One Gifford Pinchot Drive

Susan Paulson (Acting) FAX 608-231-9592 Madison, WI 53705-2398

skpaulson@fs.fed.us

North Central Research Station 651-649-5031 1992 Folwell Avenue

Debra Dietzman FAX 615-649-5285 St. Paul, MN 55108

ddietzman@fs.fed.us

Northeastern Research Station 610-557-4112 11 Campus Boulevard, Suite 200

Deidra L. McGee FAX 610-975-4200 Newton Square, PA 19073

dmcgee@fs.fed.us

Pacific NW Research Station 503-808-2137 P.O. Box 3890

Sherri Richardson-Dodge FAX 503-326-2455 Portland, OR 97208-3890

srichardsondodge@fs.fed.us

Pacific SW Research Station 530-242-2465 2400 Washington Ave.

Connie Gill FAX 530-242-2460 Redding, CA 96001

cgill@fs.fed.us

Rocky Mtn. Research Station 970-498-2340 240 W. Prospect Road

Rick Fletcher (Ft. Collins) FAX 970-498-1660 Fort Collins, CO 80526-2098

cfletcher@fs.fed.us

Dave Tippets (Ogden) 801-625-5434 324 25th Street, Federal Bldg.

dtippets@fs.fed.us FAX 801-625-5129 Ogden, UT 84401

Southern Research Station828-257-4389 P.O.Box 2680

Carol Ferguson FAX 828-257-4338 Asheville, NC 28802

cferguson@fs.fed.us

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

Director, Conservation Communications Staff

Terry Bish 202-720-3210Rm 6121-S Washington, DC 20013

terry.bish@usda.gov FAX 202-720-1564

Program Assistant 202-720-3210Rm 6121-S Washington, DC 20013

Joyce Hawkins joyce.hawkins@usda.gov FAX 202-720-1564

Public Affairs Specialist 202-690-0547Rm 6121-S Washington, DC 20013

Mary Cressel mary.cressel@usda.gov FAX 202-690-1221

Public Affairs Specialist 202-720-3876Rm 6121-S Washington, DC 20013

June Davidek june.davidek@usda.gov FAX 202-690-1221

Visual Information Specialist 202-720-3933Rm 6109-S Washington, DC 20013

Robert Gresh robert.gresh@usda.gov FAX 202-690-1221

Public Affairs Specialist 202-720-6794Rm 6114-S Washington, DC 20013

Fred Jacobs fred.jacobs@usda.gov FAX 202-690-1221

Public Affairs Specialist 202-720-6794Rm 6114-S Washington, DC 20013

Vacant FAX 202-690-1221

Public Affairs Specialist 202-720-5776Rm 6121-S Washington, DC 20013

Ted Kupelian ted.kupelian@usda.gov FAX 202-690-1221

Public Affairs Specialist 202-720-2536Rm 6116-S Washington, DC 20013

Tom Levermann thomas.levermann@usda.gov FAX 202-690-1221
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Visual Information Specialist 202-720-4244Rm 6109-S Washington, DC 20013

Chris Lozos chris.lozos@usda.gov FAX 202-690-1221

Public Affairs Specialist 202-720-4772Rm 6121-S Washington, DC 20013

Vacant FAX 202-690-1221

Printing Specialist 202-720-6243Rm 6116-S Washington, DC 20013

Doug Wilson doug.wilson@usda.gov FAX 202-720-6009

Freedom of Info Act Office720-941-0130 5601 Sunnyside Avenue

Wilda Grant wilda.grant@usda.gov Beltsville, MD 20705-5000

FAX 303-316-9460

Natural Resources Conservation Service State Public Affairs Contacts

State Public Affairs Specialist Telephone Fax Internet E-Mail

AL Joan Love Smith 334-887-4530 334-887-4551 joan.smith@al.nrcs.usda.gov

P.O. Box 311, 3381 Skyway Drive, Auburn, AL 36830

AK Jeanette Colville 907-271-2424 907-271-3951 jeanette.colville@ak.usda.gov

949 East 36th Avenue, Suite 400, Anchorage, AK 99508-4362

AZ Mary Ann McQuinn 602-280-8778 602-280-8809 mmcquinn@az.nrcs.usda.gov

3003 North Central Avenue, Suite 800, Phoenix, AZ 85012-2945

AR Sonja Coderre 501-301-3133 501-301-3189 scoderre@ar.usda.gov

700 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201-3228

CA Anita Brown 530-792-5644 530-792-5791 anita.brown@ca.usda.gov

430 G Street, Suite 4164, Davis, CA 95616-4164

CO Petra Barnes 303-236-2886 303-236-2896 pbarnes@co.nrcs.usda.gov

655 Parfet Street, Room E200C, Lakewood, CO 80215-5517

CT Carol Donzella 203-787-0390 203-776-9948 carol.donzella@ct.usda.gov

16 Professional Park Road, Storrs, CT 06268-1299

DE Paul Petrichenko, Acting 302-678-4178 302-678-0843 ppetrichenko@de.nrcs.usda.gov

1203 College Park Drive, Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904-8713

FL Dorothy Staley 352-338-9565 352-338-9574 dorothy.staley@fl.usda.gov

2614 N.W. 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606-6611

GA Art Greenberg 706-546-2056 706-546-2276 art.greenberg@ga.nrcs.usda.gov

Federal Building, Box 13, 355 East Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30601-2769

HI Lynn Howell 808-541-2600 808-541-2652 lhowell@hi.nrcs.usda.gov

300 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 4316, Honolulu, HI 96850-0002

ID Sharon Norris 208-378-5725 208-378-5735 snorris@id.nrcs.usda.gov

9173 W. Barnes Drive, Suite C, Boise, ID 83709

IL Paige Mitchell Buck 217-353-6606 217-353-6675 paige.mitchell@il.nrcs.usda.gov

1902 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL 61820-7335

IN Michael McGovern 317-290-3222 317-290-3225 mmcgovern@in.nrcs.usda.gov

6013 Lakeside Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46278-2933

IA Lynn Betts 515-284-4262 515-284-4394 lynn.betts@ia.nrcs.usda.gov

693 Federal Building, 210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-2180

KS Mary Shaffer 785-823-4571 785-823-4540 mary.shaffer@ks.nrcs.usda.gov

760 South Broadway, Salina, KS 67401

KY Lois Jackson 606-224-7372 606-224-7399 ljackson@ky.usda.gov

771 Corporate Drive, Suite 110, Lexington, KY 40503-5479

LA Herb Bourque 318-473-7762 318-473-7682 hbourque@las02.la.nrcs.usda.gov

3737 Government Street, Alexandria, LA 71302-3727

ME Elaine Tremble 207-990-9569 207-990-9599 etremble@me.nrcs.usda.gov

5 Godfrey Drive, Orono, ME 04473

MD Carol Hollingsworth 443-482-2902 410-757-0687 carol.hollingsworth@md.usda.gov

John Hanson BC, 339 Bucsh's Frontage Road, Suite 301, Annapolis, MD 21401-5534

MA Wendi Kroll 413-253-4371 413-253-4375 wendi.kroll@ma.usda.gov

451 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002-2995

MI Christina Coulon 517-324-5244 517-324-5171 ccoulon@miso.mi.nrcs.usda.gov

1405 South Harrison Road, Room 101, East Lansing, MI 48823-5243

MN Sylvia Rainford 651-602-7859 651-602-7914 str@mn.nrcs.usda.gov

600 Farm Credit Building, 375 Jackson Street, St. Paul, MN 55101-1854
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MS Jeannine May 601-965-4337 601-965-4536 jbm@ms.nrcs.usda.gov

Federal Building, Suite 1321, 100 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39269-1399

MO Norm Klopfenstein 573-876-0911 573-876-0913 norm.klopfenstein@mo.usda.gov

Parkade Center, Suite 250, 601 Business Loop, 70 West, Columbia, MO 65203-2546

MT Lori Valadez 406-587-6842 406-587-6761 lvaladez@mt.nrcs.usda.gov

Federal Building, Room 443, 10 East Babcock Street, Bozeman, MT 59715-4704

NE Pat McGrane 402-437-5328 402-437-5327 pat.mcgrane@ne.usda.gov

Federal Building, Room 152, 100 Centennial Mall, North, Lincoln, NE 68508-3866

NV Liz Warner 775-784-5288 775-784-5939 ewarner@nv.nrcs.usda.gov

5301 Longley Lane, Building F, Suite 201, Reno, NV 89511

NH Laura Morton 603-868-9931 603-868-5301 lmorton@nh.nrcs.usda.gov

Federal Building, 2 Madbury Road, Durham, NH 03824-1499

NJ Irene Lieberman 732-246-1171 732-246-2358 irene.lieberman@nj.usda.gov

1370 Hamilton Street, Somerset, NJ 08873-3157

NM Betty Joubert 505-761-4406 505-761-4463 betty.joubert@nm.usda.gov

6200 Jefferson, NE, Suite 305, Albuquerque, NM 87109-3734

NY Kathy Carpenter 315-477-6524 315-477-6550 kathy.carpenter@ny.nrcs.usda.gov

441 South Salina Street, 5th Floor, Suite 354, Syracuse, NY 13202-2450

NC Andrew Smith 919-873-2107 919-873-2156 asmith@nc.nrcs.usda.gov

4405 Bland Road, Suite 205, Raleigh, NC 27609-6293

ND Arlene Deutscher 701-530-2099 701-530-2112 arlene.deutscher@nd.usda.gov

Federal Building, Room 278, 220 East Rosser Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58502-1458

OH Latawnya Dia 614-255-2471 614-469-2083 latawnya.dia@oh.nrcs.usda.gov

200 North High Street, Room 522, Columbus, OH 43215-2748

OK Eddie L. Kephart 405-742-1203 405-742-1201 ed.kephart@ok.nrcs.usda.gov

100 USDA, Suite 203, Stillwater, OK 74074-2624

OR Gayle Norman 503-414-3236 503-414-3103

101 SW 3rd Ave., Rm. 1300, Portland, OR 97204-2881

PACBAS Marie Mundheim 671-472-7375 700-550-7288 marie.mundheim@pb.usda.gov

FHB Building, Suite 301, 400 Route 8, Maite, GU 96927

PA Stacy Mitchell 717-237-2208 717-237-2238 smitchell@pa.nrcs.usda.gov

1 Credit Union Place, Suite 340, Harrisburg, PA 17110-2993

PR Becky Fraticelli 787-766-5206 787-766-5987 becky@pr.nrcs.usda.gov

IBM Building, 6th Fl, 654 Munoz Riveria Ave., Hato Rey, PR 00918-7013

RI Jeanne Comerford 401-828-6524 401-828-0433 jcomerford@ri.nrcs.usda.gov

60 Quaker Lane, Suite 46, Warwick, RI 02886-0111

SC Perdita Belk 803-765-5402 803-253-3670 perdita.belk@sc.usda.gov

Strom Thurmond FB, 1835 Assembly Street, Room 950, Columbia, SC 29201-2489

SD Joyce Watkins 605-352-1228 605-352-1261 joyce.watkins@sd.nrcs.usda.gov

Federal Building, 200 4th Street, SW, Huron, SD 57350-2475

TN Larry Blick 615-736-5490 615-736-7764 lblick@tn.nrcs.usda.gov

675 U.S. Courthouse, 801 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203-3878

TX Harold Bryant 254-742-9811 254-742-9819 harold.bryant@tx.usda.gov

W.R. Poage Federal Building, 101 South Main Street, Temple, TX 76501-7682

UT Vacant 801-524-4556 801-524-4403

Wallace F. Bennett FB, 125 South State Street, Room 4402, Salt Lake City, UT 84138

VT Anne Hilliard 802-951-6796 802-951-6327 ahilliard@vt.nrcs.usda.gov

69 Union Street, Winooski, VT 05404-1999

VA Pat Paul 804-287-1681 804-287-1737 ppaul@va.nrcs.usda.gov

Culpeper Building, Suite 209, 1606 Santa Rosa Road, Richmond, VA 23229-5014

WA Betty Schmitt 509-323-2912 509-323-2909 betty.schmitt@wa.usda.gov

Rock Pointe Tower II, W. 316 Boone Avenue, Suite 450, Spokane, WA 99201-2348

WV Peg Reese 304-284-7547 304-284-4839 preese@wv.nrcs.usda.gov

75 High Street, Room 301, Morgantown, WV 26505

WI Renae Anderson 608-276-8732 608-276-5890 randerso@wi.nrcs.usda.gov

6515 Watts Road, Suite 200, Madison, WI 53719-2726

WY Nancy Atkinson 307-261-6482 307-261-6490 nancy.atkinson@wy.usda.gov

Federal Building, 100 East B Street, Room 3124, Casper, WY 82601-1911

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Research, Education, and Economics Programs

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE is the principal in-house research arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ARS has a mission to conduct research to develop and transfer solutions to

agricultural problems of high national priority and provide information access and dissemination to

ensure high-quality, safe food and other agricultural products; assess the nutritional needs of

Americans; sustain a competitive agricultural economy; enhance the natural resource base and the

environment; and provide economic opportunities for rural citizens, communities, and society as a

whole. ARS plans and coordinates its research in multiple National Programs that fall into three main

categories: Animal Production, Product Value and Safety; Natural Resources and Sustainable

Agricultural Systems; and Crop Production, Product Value and Safety.

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY is a part of ARS. NAL provides information on agricultural

research and related subjects to scientists, educators, and farmers; coordinates and is primary

resource for a national network of State land-grant university and field libraries; and serves as the U.S.

center for the international agriculture information system.

COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND EXTENSION SERVICE is pledged to

meeting the country's needs for research knowledge and educational programs that will enable people

to make better informed decisions. Through partnership with the system of State Agricultural

Experiment Stations (SAES), land-grant universities, other colleges and universities along with other

public and private research and education organizations, CSREES is USDA's principal link to the

university system for the initiation and development of agricultural research and education programs.

CSREES is the federal partner in the Cooperative Extension System, a nationwide public-funded

nonformal education network that combines the expertise and resources of Federal, State, and local

governments through USDA, 103 land-grant universities, and 3,150 county Extension units. CSREES

also administers the National Research Initiative, a competitively awarded grants program targeted to

fundamental and mission-linked research. 

ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICE conducts research in domestic and foreign agricultural economics; analyzes factors affecting agriculture, farm productivity, financing, use of resources and potentials

of rural areas; evaluates marketing potentials and development and marketing costs; studies U.S.

trade in agricultural products and the role of agriculture in economic development of other nations;

and reports situation and outlook, commodity projections, price spreads, and analysis of U.S. farm

commodity programs. Office of Energy coordinates USDA's energy policy, including all issues dealing

with agricultural energy use and agricultural impacts of energy development and use; coordinates the

energy activities of all USDA agencies; and identifies information resource personnel in other

agencies.

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE The mission of NASS is to provide timely,

accurate, and useful statistics in service to U.S. agriculture. NASS conducts weekly, monthly, and

annual surveys and prepares official USDA reports of production, supply, prices, and other information necessary to maintain orderly agricultural operations. Through the Agricultural Statistics Board,

about 400 National reports are released to the public every year with estimates covering about 120

crops and 45 livestock items. NASS also conducts the census of agriculture every 5 years. The most

recent census of agriculture was conducted for 1997. The census is a complete accounting of U.S.

agricultural production and is the only source of uniform, comprehensive agricultural data for every

county in the Nation. The 1997 census of agriculture contains data on land use and ownership,

operator characteristics, crops, machinery and equipment, livestock, fertilizer, poultry, chemicals,

market value of products, energy expenditures, irrigated land, production expenses, type of organization, farm programs, and corporate structure. NASS has a network of 45 State Statistical Offices and

a field office in Puerto Rico.
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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE

Director, Information Staff 301-504-1638 Rm 2251 5601 Sunnyside Ave., Bldg. 1

Sandy Miller Hays smhays@ars.usda.gov Beltsville, MD 20705-5128

FAX 301-504-1648

 Current Info Branch Chief 301-504-1622Rm 2210 5601 Sunnyside Ave., Bldg. 1

Sean Adams seanadams@ars.usda.govBeltsville, MD 20705-5129

FAX 301-504-1641

Chief, Information Products 301-504-1660Rm 2234 5601 Sunnyside Ave., Bldg. 1 and

Services Branch rcoy@ars.usda.gov Beltsville, MD 20705-5130

Ruth Coy FAX 301-504-1641

 Nat'l Visitor Center Head 301-504-9403 Bldg 302 BARC-E, Beltsville, MD 20705

John Kucharski kucharski@ars.usda.gov FAX 301-504-8069

 Freedom of Info Act Officers 5601 Sunnyside Ave., Bldg. 1

Valerie Herberger 301-504-1640Rm 2248b Beltsville, MD 20705-5128

vherberger@ars.usda.gov FAX 301-504-1648

Stasia Hutchison 301-504-1655Rm 2248a 5601 Sunnyside Ave., Bldg. 1

shutchison@ars.usda.gov Beltsville, MD 20705-5128

FAX 301-504-1648

FIELD OFFICES

ARS Information, USDA-ARS 309-681-6530 1815 N. University St.

Nat’l Center for Agricultural Utilization Peoria, IL 61604

FAX 309-681-6690

ARS Information, USDA-ARS 510-559-6069 800 Buchanan St.

Western Regional Research Center Albany, CA 94710

FAX 510-559-5882

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY

Public Affairs Officer 301-504-6778204-NAL Beltsville, MD 20705

Len Carey (Acting) lcarey@nal.usda.gov FAX 301-504-5472

 Library Services 301-504-57551

st Fl.-NAL Beltsville, MD 20705

 (reference, lending, etc.)

 Freedom of Info Act Officers 5601Sunnyside Ave., Bldg. 1

Valerie Herberger 301-504-1640Rm 2248b Beltsville MD 20705

vherberger@ars.usda.gov FAX 301-504-1648

Stasia Hutchison 301-504-1655Rm 2248a 5601 Sunnyside Ave., Bldg. 1

shutchison@ars.usda.gov Beltsville, MD 20705

FAX 301-504-1641

NAL TDD/TTY 301-504-6856

DCRC TDD/TTY 202-720-3434

 Information Centers Branch

Alvetta S. Pindell 30l-504-5414304-NAL Beltsville, MD 20705
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apindell@nal.usda.gov FAX 301-504-6409

 Alternative Farming Systems Information Center

Jane Gates 301-504-5724304-NAL Beltsville, MD 20705

jgates@nal.usda.gov FAX 301-504-6409

 Animal Welfare Information Center

Jean Larson 301-504-5215304-NAL Beltsville, MD 20705

jlarson@nal.usda.gov FAX 301-504-7125

 Food and Nutrition Information Center

Ginny Hartmueller 301-504-5719304-NAL Beltsville, MD 20705

fnic@nal.usda.gov FAX 301-504-6409

 Rural Information Center 301-504-5372304-NAL Beltsville, MD 20705

Patricia John pjohn@nalusda.gov FAX 301-504-5181

 Rural Information Center

 DC area and International 301-504-5547304-NAL Beltsville, MD 20705

 All other U.S. calls 1-800-633-7701 304-NAL Beltsville, MD 20705

 Reference Section

Stan Kosecki 301-504-52044

th Fl.-NAL Beltsville, MD 20705

skosecki@nal.usda.gov FAX 301-504-6927

 Reference Desk

Librarian on Duty 301-504-54791Fl.-NAL Beltsville, MD 20705

agref@nal.usda.gov FAX 301-504-6927

 Russian Wheat Aphids Project

Wayne Olson 301-504-5204100-NAL Beltsville, MD 20705

wolson@nal.usda.gov FAX 301-504-6927

 Special Collections Program

Susan Fugate 301-504-65033Flr-NAL Beltsville, MD 20705

speccoll@nal.usda.gov FAX 301-504-5675

 Technology Transfer Information Center

Kathleen Hayes 301-504-68754Flr-NAL Beltsville, MD 20705

khayes@nal.usda.gov FAX 301-504-7098

 Water Quality Information Center

Joseph Makuch 301-504-68754Flr-NAL Beltsville, MD 20705

jmakuch@nal.usda.gov FAX 301-504-7098

 D.C. Reference Center

Vacant 202-720-3434Rm1052-S Washington, DC 20250

dcrc@nal.usda.gov FAX 202-720-3200

 Global Change

Roberta Rand 301-504-6684Rm013NAL Beltsville, MD 20705

rrand@nal.usda.gov FAX 301-504-7098

COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND EXTENSION SERVICE

(CSREES is located at Waterfront Center, 800 9th Street, S.W.)

Director Communication &

 Information Access 202-720-2677Rm 4132 Washington, DC 20250-2216

Terry Meisenbach tmeisenbach@reeusda.govFAX 202-690-0289

 National Media Liaison 202-720-8188Rm 4319 Washington, DC 20250-2216

Marti Asner masner@reeusda.gov FAX 202-690-0289
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 Public Affairs Officer 202-720-1358Rm 4314 Washington, DC 20250-2216

Vacant FAX 202-690-0289

 Public Inquiries 202-720-4651Rm 4124 Washington, DC 20250-2216

Tonya Holmes tholmes@reeusda.gov FAX 202-690-0289

 Webmaster 202-720-4112Rm 4137 Washington, DC 20250-2216

Joe Fulks jfulks@reeusda.gov FAX 202-690-0289

Freedom of Info Act Officers

Valerie Herberger 301-504-1640Rm 2248b 5601 Sunnyside Ave., Bldg. 1

vherberger@ars.usda.gov Beltsville, MD 20705

FAX 301-504-1648

Stasia Hutchison 301-504-1655Rm 2248a 5601 Sunnyside Ave., Bldg. 1

shutchison@arsusda.gov Beltsville, MD 20705

FAX 301-504-1641

ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICE

Chief, Publishing & 202-694-5120Rm S2018 1800 M St., NW

 Communications acuster@ers.usda.gov Washington,DC 20036-5831

Adrie Custer FAX 202-694-5638 

Media Services 202-694-5138Rm S2010 1800 M St.,NW

John Snyder jsnyder@ers.usda.gov Washington,DC 20036-5831

FAX 202-694-5638

Outlook 202-694-5116Rm S2043 1800 M St.,NW

Diane Decker ddecker@ers.usda.gov Washington,DC 20036-5831

FAX 202-694-5638

Periodicals & Annual Reports 202-694-5121Rm S2042 1800 M St., NW

Linda Hatcher lhatcher@ers.usda.gov Washington,DC 20036-5831

FAX 202-694-5638

Research Publishing 202-694-5129Rm S2038 1800 M St., NW

Thomas McDonald thomasm@ers.usda.gov Washington,DC 20036-5831

FAX 202-694-5638

Design and Technology 202-694-5131Rm S2013 1800 M St., NW

Douglas Parry dparry@ers.usda.gov Washington,DC 20036-5831

FAX 202-694-5638

ERS Information Center/ 202-694-5050Rm S3100 1800 M St.,NW

 Publications Distribution service@ers.usda.gov Washington,DC 20036-5831

FAX 202-694-5638

Freedom of Information Act Officers 5601 Sunnyside Ave., Bldg. 1

Valerie Herberger 301-504-1640Rm 2248b Beltsville, MD 20705

vherberger@ars.usda.gov Greenbelt, MD 20770

FAX 301-504-1648

Stasia Hutchison 301-504-1655 Rm 2248a 5601 Sunnyside Ave., Bldg. 1

shutchison@ars.usda.gov FAX 301-504-1641

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE

REPORTS AND DATA PRODUCTS:

There are a variety of ways to obtain NASS reports and data products.
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Internet World Wide Web: http://www.usda.gov/nass/

 (Free electronic subscription service available.)

Printed Reports/Publications Sales Order Desk800-999-6779

 (Free catalog available upon request.)

NASSFax (Autofax) 202-720-2000

To obtain current U.S. summary pages and highlights of selected reports, pick up the receiver on your facsimi

machine, dial the number, listen and follow the voice prompts. Ask for Document Number 0411 for a comple

listing of NASS reports/highlights available from the autofax.

NASS INFORMATION AND SERVICES:

Information Hotline 800-727-9540FAX 202-690-2090

 Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. M-F E-mail: nass@nass.usda.gov

CONTACTS:

Marketing and Information Services Office

 Agricultural Statistics Board Release Schedule ................................ 202-720-7017

Census and Survey Division

 Statistical Consulting and Surveys ........................................... 202-720-4557

 Reimbursable Public Agricultural Surveys .................................... 202-720-2248

 Census Planning and Analysis ............................................... 202-690-8747

Forecasts and Estimates

 U. S. and State Crop Statistics ............................................... 202-720-2127

 U. S. and State Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Statistics .......................... 202-720-3570

 U. S. and State Environmental, Economics, and Demographics Statistics ......... 202-720-6146

Statistical Research .......................................................... 703-235-7511

NASS Freedom of Information Officers

Valerie Herberger ..................................................... 301-504-1640

Stasia Hutchison ...................................................... 301-504-1655

State-Specific Agricultural Statistics .................................. nass-**@nass.usda.gov

 (Replace asterisks with State code, such as AL for Alabama)

State and Telephone No. State and Telephone No.

Alabama (Montgomery, AL) 800-832-4181Nebraska (Lincoln, NE) 800-582-6443

Alaska (Palmer, AK) 800-478-6079 Nevada (Reno, NV) 888-456-7211

Arizona (Phoenix, AZ)800-645-7286 New Hampshire (Concord, NH) 800-642-9571

Arkansas (Little Rock, AR) 800-327-2970 New Jersey (Trenton, NJ) 800-328-0179

California (Sacramento, CA) 800-851-1127New Mexico (Las Cruces, NM) 800-530-8810

Colorado (Lakewood, CO) 800-392-3202 New York (Albany, NY) 800-821-1276

Connecticut (Concord, NH) 800-642-9571 North Carolina (Raleigh, NC) 800-437-8451

Delaware (Dover, DE)302-698-4537 North Dakota (Fargo, ND) 800-626-3134

Florida (Orlando, FL) 800-344-6277 Ohio (Reynoldsburg, OH) 800-858-8144

Georgia (Athens, GA)800-253-4419 Oklahoma (Oklahoma City, OK) 888-525-9226
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Hawaii (Honolulu, HI) 800-804-9514 Oregon (Portland, OR) 800-338-2157

Idaho (Boise, ID) 800-691-9987 Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, PA) 800-498-1518

Illinois (Springfield, IL) 800-622-9865 Puerto Rico (San Juan, PR) 787-723-1190*

Indiana (West Lafayette, IN)800-363-0469 Rhode Island (Concord, NH) 800-642-9571

Iowa (Des Moines, IA)800-772-0825 South Carolina (Columbia, SC) 800-424-9406

Kansas (Topeka, KS) 800-258-4564 South Dakota (Sioux Falls, SD) 800-338-2557

Kentucky (Louisville, KY) 800-928-5277 Tennessee (Nashville, TN) 800-626-0987

Louisiana (Baton Rouge, LA)800-256-4485Texas (Austin, TX) 800-626-3142

Maine (Concord, NH) 800-642-9571 Utah (Salt Lake City, UT) 800-747-8522

Maryland (Annapolis, MD) 800-675-0295 Vermont (Concord, NH) 800-642-9571

Massachusetts(Concord,NH)800-642-9571Virginia (Richmond, VA) 800-772-0670

Michigan (Lansing, MI) 800-453-7501 Washington (Olympia, WA) 800-435-5883

Minnesota (St. Paul, MN) 800-453-7502 West Virginia (Charleston, WV) 800-535-7088

Mississippi (Jackson, MS) 800-535-9609 Wisconsin (Madison, WI) 800-789-9277

Missouri (Columbia, MO) 800-551-1014 Wyoming (Cheyenne, WY) 800-892-1660

Montana (Helena, MT) 800-835-2612 *NASS Field Office

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Rural Development

USDA’s Rural Development mission area helps to overcome the problems and fulfill the promise of

rural America. Rural Development programs improve the quality of life for rural residents by creating

quality housing, a vibrant rural business sector and by ensuring that rural areas are served by utilities

and the Information Superhighway. This USDA mission area is comprised of the RURAL BUSINESSCOOPERATIVE SERVICE (RBS), RURAL HOUSING SERVICE (RHS), RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE

(RUS), and the OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (OCD). RBS’ emphasis is on making loan

guarantees or direct loans for projects that preserve or create quality jobs and/or promote a clean

rural environment. The Cooperative Services program of RBS provides technical assistance, research

and educational materials to strengthen the Nation’s rural cooperatives and to help develop new

cooperatives. RHS provides loans and grants that help more than 65,000 moderate-, low-, or very-lowincome families secure quality housing each year. The Community Facilities Loan program of RHS

builds or improves facilities that provide health care, public safety or other vital public services in rural

communities. RUS helps to finance electric, telecommunications, water and wastewater facilities that

serve rural areas. The RUS distance learning and medical link programs offer improved education and

health services to isolated rural areas. OCD administers the Rural Empowerment Zones and Enterprise

Communities program, which provides revitalization for economically depressed rural areas. 

Acting Director, Legislative

 & Public Affairs 202-690-0498Rm 2001-S Washington, DC 20250

Timothy J. McNeillytmcneill@rdmail.rural.usda.gov FAX 202-720-2995

Deputy Public Affairs Director 202-720-6483Rm 5040-S Washington, DC 20250

Dan Campbell dan.campbell@usda.gov FAX 202-690-4083

Deputy Legislative Director202-720-2367Rm 2123-S Washington, DC 20250

Brenda Morton bmorton@rurdev.usda.govFAX 202-690-0311

Deputy Director

 Correspondence Branch 202-720-8472Rm 5007-S Washington, DC 20250

Martha Harvin mharvin@rdmail.rural.usda.gov FAX 202-720-1161

Freedom of Info Act Officer202-690-0031Rm 0361-S Washington, DC 20250
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Dorothy Hinden dhinden@rdmail.rural.usda.gov FAX 202-692-0031

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EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ECONOMIST

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ECONOMIST advises the Secretary of Agriculture on policies and programs

affecting U.S. agriculture and rural areas, and informs the Secretary on related economic

developments. The Office also is a focal point for farm labor issues within USDA. Units under the

OCE coordinate the Department’s work in economic forecasting, meteorology, remote sensing, risk

benefit and cost benefit analysis, global climate change, sustainable development, energy policy, and

new uses for farm products.

WORLD AGRICULTURAL OUTLOOK BOARD coordinates USDA’s supply and use commodity

forecasts and agricultural situation and outlook forecasts, issues monthly U.S. and world supply and

demand estimates; leads department meteorology and remote sensing activities; assesses the impact

of weather on agriculture; and coordinates USDA’s annual Outlook Forum. The Board operates a

Joint Agricultural Weather Facility with the National Weather Service.

OFFICE OF RISK ASSESSMENT AND COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS reviews and approves risk

assessments and cost-benefit analyses associated with major human health, safety, and environmental

regulations. It also serves as a focal point for risk assessment issues and methods in USDA. 

GLOBAL CHANGE PROGRAM OFFICE serves as USDA’s focal point for climate change issues

affecting agriculture, rural areas, and forestry. The Office coordinates global change issues among

five USDA agencies and acts as a liaison to other governmental bodies.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR coordinates USDA policies and programs in

sustainable development for agriculture, forestry, and rural communities.

OFFICE OF ENERGY POLICY AND NEW USES provides economic analysis on energy policy issues,

coordinates USDA energy-related activities within and outside the Department, and studies the

economic feasibility of new uses of agricultural products.

Office of the Chief Economist

 Public Information Officer202-720-5447Rm 5143-S Washington, DC 20250-3812

Raymond L. Bridge rbridge@oce.usda.gov FAX 202-690-1805

 Agricultural Labor Affairs 202-720-4737Rm 112-A Washington, DC 20250-3810

Al French al.french@usda.gov FAX 202-690-4915

World Agricultural Outlook Board

 Public Information Officer202-720-5447Rm 5143-S Washington, DC 20250-3812

Raymond L. Bridge rbridge@oce.usda.gov FAX 202-690-1805

 Chief Meteorologist 202-720-8651Rm 5143-S Washington, DC 20250-3812

Vacant FAX 202-720-4043

Office of Risk Assessment and Cost-Benefit Analysis

Jim Schaub, Acting 202-720-8022Rm 5248-S Washington, D.C. 20250-3811

jschaub@oce.usda.gov FAX 202-720-1815

Global Change Program Office 202-720-6698Rm 670 300 7th Street, S.W.
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William G. Hohenstein whohenst@oce.usda.gov Washington, DC 20024-0130

FAX 202-401-1176

Sustainable Development 202-720-2456Rm 112-A Washington, DC 20250-3810

Adela Backiel adela.backiel@usda.gov FAX 202-690-4915

Office of Energy Policy and New Uses 300 7th Street, S.W.

James Duffield 202-401-0523Rm 361 Washington, DC 20024-0130

jduffield@oce.usda.gov FAX 202-401-0533

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NATIONAL APPEALS DIVISION

NATIONAL APPEAL DIVISION, operating as an independent entity, makes final determinations on

administrative appeals of USDA program decisions.

 Freedom of Info Act Officer 703-305-1164Rm 1113 Park Office Center

Larry Shrum lshrum@usda.gov Alexandria, VA 22302

FAX 703-305-2825

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OFFICE OF BUDGET AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS

OFFICE OF BUDGET AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS provides direction and administration of the

Department's budgetary functions; reviews program and legislative proposals for program and

budget related implications; analyzes program and resource issues and alternatives; and provides

departmentwide coordination for and participation in the presentation of budget related matters to the

committees of Congress, the press and publics. OBPA also provides 

departmentwide coordination of the preparation and processing of the legislative program and

legislative reports, and departmentwide coordination and processing of regulations.

 Freedom of Info Act Officer 202-720-1272Rm 118-E Washington, DC 20250

Jacquelyn Chandlerjyc@obpa.usda.gov FAX 202-690-3673

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Other USDA Offices

OFFICE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

OFFICE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, under the direction of USDA's Chief Financial Officer,

provides direction, leadership and coordination of USDA programs in finance, accounting, federal

assistance, occupational safety and health, productivity, management improvement and

administrative systems; oversees activities of the National Finance Center and fulfills the 

comptrollership function of the working capital fund; and provides budget, accounting and fiscal
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services to USDA staff offices and the Office of the Secretary.

 Freedom of Info Act Officer 202-720-1893Rm 4088-S Washington, DC 20250

Katherine Donaldson kdonaldson@usda.cfo.govFAX 202-205-3759

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OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL provides legal counsel and services to the Secretary of

Agriculture and all USDA agencies.

 Freedom of Info Act Attorney 202-720-5565Rm 1547-S Washington, DC 20250

Kenneth Cohen FAX 202-720-5837

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OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL conducts and supervises audits and investigations relating to

USDA's programs and operations; provides leadership and coordination and recommends policies for

activities designed to prevent and detect fraud and abuse and to promote economy, efficiency and

effectiveness in USDA programs and operations; and keeps the Secretary and Congress fully informed

of problems and deficiencies relating to administration of USDA programs, operations and actions

designed to correct such problems and deficiencies.

Director, Info Mngt Div 202-720-6915Rm 9-E Washington, DC 20250-2309

Sharon Friend sjfriend@oig.usda.gov FAX 202-690-6305

 Chief, Policy Dev & Info 202-720-5677Rm 9-E Washington, DC 20250-2309

Nancy Bartel nabartel@oig.usda.gov FAX 202-690-6305

 Freedom of Info Act Officer 202-720-5242Rm 29-E Washington, DC 20250-2309

Carol Martin cjmartin@oig.usda.gov FAX 202-690-6305

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DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION

DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION contributes to accomplishing USDA’s mission through

leadership and service in administrative management activities, including human resources, property,

procurement, civil rights, and small and disadvantaged businesses and competition advocacy. 

Freedom of Info Act Liaison 202-720-8468Rm 0612-S Washington, DC 20250

Brian D. Townsend brian.townsend@usda.govFAX 202-720-2755

Civil Rights Freedom of Information

Denise Banks (Acting) 202-720-5964Rm 334-W Washington, DC 20250
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FAX 202-720-8046

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OFFICE OF CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

OFFICE OF CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER is responsible for assuring that information technology

is acquired and information resources are managed effectively; for developing and maintaining a

sound and integrated information technology architecture for USDA; and for monitoring the

performance of USDA’s information technology programs.

Freedom of Info Act Officer202-720-8657Rm 404-W Washington, DC 20250

Howard Baker howard.baker@usda.gov FAX 202-205-2831