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Department of Agriculture
At a Glance
Mission:
Promotes U.S. agriculture domestically and internationally and sets standards governing the quality, quantity, safety, and labeling of food sold in the U.S. Its broad range of responsibilities also include the food stamp program, anti-poverty programs, conservation and natural resource protection, and an array of rural development programs.
Overall rank: 16
Overall score: 61.8
Number of employees: 88323
Employee trend: 86257(Sept. 01), 88886(Sept. 02), 87870(Sept. 03)
Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
Other locations: Administrative offices in Alexandria, VA and Beltsville, MD; plus state and county offices nationwide.
People who joined the agency in 2003: 4983 (6% of workforce)
Average 2001-2003: 5807
People who left the agency in 2003: 5218 (6% of workforce)
Average 2001-2003: 4962
| Diversity profile |
Percentage |
| Male |
58% |
| Female |
42% |
| White |
79% |
| Black |
11% |
| Hispanic |
5% |
| American Indian |
3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander |
2% |
| Self-reported disability |
7% |
| Demographic Rankings (See full table) |
Score |
Rank |
| Men |
61.9 |
18 |
| Women |
61.8 |
14 |
| Under 40 |
64.1 |
12 |
| 40 and over |
61.3 |
15 |
| White |
62 |
15 |
| Black |
59.2 |
14 |
| American Indian |
61.6 |
4 |
| Hispanic |
65.3 |
13 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander |
60.4 |
20 |
| Best in Class Rankings (See full table) |
Score |
Rank |
| Employee skills/mission match |
76.9 |
11 |
| Strategic management |
54.2 |
22 |
| Teamwork |
70.4 |
18 |
| Effective leadership |
50.6 |
15 |
| Performance-based rewards & advancement |
42.6 |
22 |
| Training & development |
63.2 |
8 |
| Support for diversity |
63.3 |
7 |
| Pay & benefits |
64.9 |
14 |
| Family friendly culture & benefits |
39.2 |
9 |
| Work/life balance |
64 |
15 |
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