Quincy Services

Federal Services

Department of Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture’s website has everything that you would ever want to know about the current conditions of agriculture and the different federal laws concerning meat products. There is even information updates including statistics on the Avian Flu and other meat carried diseases. Visit www.usda.gov or call (202)720-2791 for general information.
For USDA Statistics go to: http://www.nass.usda.gov/index.asp
USDA Inspector General (Fraud, Waste, and Abuse) (800) 424-9121

For local information about products and to file complaints within Adams County call the USDA Service Center in Quincy at (217) 224-9307.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS)
APHIS provides leadership in ensuring the health and care of animals and plants. The agency improves agricultural productivity and competitiveness and enhances the national economy and public health. At this website you can report the use of a pesticide, and other harmful toxins, or you can also apply for permits and licensing to be able to grow plants yourself.
www.aphis.usda.gov

Farm Services
For information about current farming practices or to download forms requesting aid from the FSA go to their website at: www.fsa.usda.gov
General Information (202) 720-2791

Food Assistance and Nutrition Program Information
For basic information on Nutrition of food visit www.fns.usda.gov

Food Recovery and Gleaning Hotline
For information on donation, collection and distribution information call (800) 453-2648.

Food Safety and Inspection Services
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged. For current regulations and policies or to find a list of FSIS recalled foods go to: www.fsis.usda.gov or call (800) 535-4555.

USDA Rural Development
Rural Development helps individuals, businesses, and communities obtain the financial and technical help they need to improve their economy and quality of life in rural America. Visit their website to learn more about the programs they have to offer. www.rurdev.usda.gov

US Forest Service
The US Forest Service was established in 1905 as an agency of the USDA and manages 193 million acres of public lands. To learn more about the USDA Forest Service go to: www.fs.fed.us