FAS is the principal international arm of USDA. Job #1 is to create and expand international markets for American agriculture and food producers. With our network of Agricultural Counselors and Attachés stationed in 90 countries around the world, our Washington-based staff, and our close partnership with American food and agricultural industries, we are on the cutting edge of agricultural trade. Our reach is global and our outlook is comprehensive—from economic development and trade capacity building in low-income countries to market promotion and participation at the negotiating table. Career opportunities are about as varied as the world itself.
Complete information about our work and mission area is available
here.
FAS is composed of several
Offices, each with their own unique focus.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation and marital or familial status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the FAS Civil Rights Staff at (202)720-7233 (voice) or (202)720-1786 (TDD).
