Marketing assistance programs assist farmers, agribusinesses, and state agriculture departments by increasing commodity production through financial assistance, research and promotion, and market stabilization.

• Trade Adjustment Assistance Program
• Peanut Program
• Milk Income Loss Contract Program
• Apple Market Loss Assistance Program
• Honey Recourse Loan Program
• Lamb Meat Adjustment Assistance Program
• Electronic Loan Deficiency Payments
• Export Market Development Programs
• Federal State Marketing Improvement Program
• Fruit and Vegetable Marketing Order Programs
• Milk Marketing Order Program
• Commodity Research and Promotion Programs

Direct marketing plays a role in rural development by encouraging a climate of entrepreneurship and innovation, attracting agricultural tourists, and promoting alternative forms of agriculture.

• Direct Marketing Action Plan
• Direct Marketing Resources by State
• Direct Marketing Publications
• Farmer's Market