United Nations
FAS represents the United States at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Rome, Italy. Along with the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development, FAS works to advance U.S. policies and support the efforts of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP), focusing on areas including emergency food assistance, sustainable agricultural development, and food safety standards.
Data and Analysis
To build upon the global efforts of the FAO, USDA’s Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) in Mexico City, in coordination with the U.S. Dry Bean Council and the U.S. Dry Pea and Lentil Council...
News and Features
While in Kenya, Ambassador Cindy McCain saw how USDA’s McGovern-Dole Program has helped boost food security and educational opportunities for vulnerable children and families.
The U.S. government will host an informal, virtual listening session on Sept. 3 to solicit stakeholder input in advance of the UN Food Systems Summit, which takes place Sept. 23.
As head of the United States delegation to the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit Ministerial in Rome, Deputy Agriculture Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh delivered the U.S. National Statement.