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About the New Look

Why the change?

Things looking a little different at the AFM web site? We thought so. Hopefully, once you get use to the differences, you will be able to find things easier and faster with this new layout. See How to Navigate the New AFM Site.

There are a number of reasons why we updated the site, which you may read for yourself further along. But basically it ensures that we can provide you with continued and improved service.

Reasons for AFM's new look

  1. USDA Mandate
    In 2005, the Department of Agriculture changed its requirements for all internal agencies to comply with the USDA style guide.

  2. Section 508 compliance/compatibility.
    In 1998, Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act to require Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. Inaccessible technology interferes with an individual's ability to obtain and use information quickly and easily. Section 508 was enacted to eliminate barriers in information technology, to make available new opportunities for people with disabilities, and to encourage development of technologies that will help achieve these goals. The law applies to all Federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology. To read more about Section 508 and the government's position, go to http://www.section508.gov.

  3. More professional look.
    We decided to revamp the site in the process to present a more professional image to the public that is more fitting of an official government site.

  4. Consistent/Logical Presentation of Information.
    We are reorganizing the content of our site to make it easier to find. All of the same useful information that AFM has provided in the past should be more readily available when the redesign is complete. Plus, you may notice several new areas of interest as you visit.

Take a look and our updated look and feel of the website. Many thanks and big kudos to our excellent team for all that you see.

What has changed / is changing?

  • New navigation areas.
  • Top navigation
  • Left- and Right-Side navigation.

Who is the webmaster?
You may contact the AFM Webmaster, via e-mail (afmwebmaster@ars.usda.gov)