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Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Admin. - Agriculture
At a Glance


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Mission:
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 U.S. agriculture.

Overall rank: Unranked
Overall score: Below average
Number of employees: 678
Employee trend: 712(Sept. 01), 696(Sept. 02), 676(Sept. 03)
Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
Other locations: Federal Grain Inspection Service field offices, Packers and Stockyards regional offices, and official inspection agencies in every state across the U.S.

People who joined the agency in 2003: 16 (2% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 19
People who left the agency in 2003: 37 (6% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 31

Diversity profile Percentage
Male 70%
Female 30%
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 46.6 187
Women 55.9 143
Under 40 51.9 161
40 and over 49.2 180
White 49.8 179
Black 52.4 139
American Indian N/A N/A
Hispanic 41.9 167
Asian/Pacific Islander 37.9 174

Best in Class Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Employee skills/mission match 69.8 204
Strategic management 52.9 168
Teamwork 66.8 188
Effective leadership 45.2 194
Performance-based rewards & advancement 37.5 204
Training & development 55.8 174
Support for diversity 58.8 119
Pay & benefits 67.8 60
Family friendly culture & benefits 38.4 75
Work/life balance 64.2 121

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