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| On May 15, 1862 Abraham Lincoln signed into law the Agricultural Act that established the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Since then, the Department has had a rich and varied history. The resources below explore that history, along with the history and organization of USDA's associated agencies and staff offices. |
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 | Agricultural Research Service Science Hall of Fame
USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
Browse the list of men and women who have been inducted into the ARS Science Hall of Fame. These inductees have made a significant impact on the world of agricultural research. |
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 | USDA History Collection
USDA. NAL. Special Collections.
Guide to a collection of manuscript material relating to the 150-year history of the USDA. |
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 | Smokey Bear Collection
USDA. NAL. Special Collections.
Guide to a collection of original paintings, reproduction posters, color proofs, printed material, photographs, film clips, and three dimensional memorabilia relating to the U.S. Forest Service's fire prevention bear. |
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 | Abraham Lincoln and Agriculture
USDA. NAL. Special Collections.
Reviews Lincoln's early years as a farmer and his significant impact on U.S. agriculture, including the establishment of the USDA and the beginnings of the National Agricultural Library. Also includes various full text documents and agricultural Acts from the 1860s. |
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 | Screwworm Eradication Program Records
USDA. NAL. Special Collections.
Guide to collections pertaining to the USDA-led eradication of the screwworm from the United States, Mexico, and most of Central America. |
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 | U.S. Forest Service History
Forest History Society.
A history of the U.S. Forest Service of the USDA from 1905 to present. Includes original documents, laws and regulations, and photographs. |
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| History of the Natural Resources Conservation Service
USDA. Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Features various resources addressing the rich history of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, including the agency history, biographical information, and relevant articles. |
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Last Modified: Sep 24, 2008 |
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