The Office of Communications (OC) delivers information about U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs and policies to the American people. To achieve that objective, OC reports through various media and often directly to farmers, consumers, environmentalists, the business community and other interest groups regarding the Department's programs, policies, and activities. The success of the Department's initiatives is aided by the effectiveness of communication and public education campaigns. OC has also taken on an increasingly important role in coordinating the Department's communications during emergencies or other incidents that potentially affect segments of the public or industry.

• The Broadcast Media & Technology Center (BM&TC)
  Produces a variety of media products in support of USDA mission areas. Products include: informational videos, radio and TV public service announcements, telecasts by satellite and Web cast, satellite media interviews, audio and videoconferences.
• Constituent Affairs (OCA)
  Serves as a conduit for information about USDA's seven mission areas to the general public, the media, agricultural and industry constituent groups and USDA employees.
• Creative Services Center (CSC)
  Provides design, editing, photography, and printing services. CSC has centralized resources to improve the flow and coordination of visual communication projects. This provides a one-stop source for services and clearance--thus eliminating agencies' need to maintain expensive equipment and similar staffs. The agencies pay only for services.
• Media Communications Coordination (MCC)
  coordinates public and media communications for the Office of the Secretary, USDA general offices and mission areas.
• Web Services and Distribution (WSD)
  Disseminates electronic media; creating and maintaining the USDA Web Portal; and creating and maintaining special subject sites (e.g. energy) for all USDA.