Be Prepared
The Employee Information Line provides information on the Status of USDA facilities in the National Capital Region, severe weather or employee working hours/reporting times. This line is updated daily. Please call 1-800-932-1902 for current information. For TTY services call 1-800-877-8339.
Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman
The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 was signed into law on November 27, 2012. The Act strengthens protection for federal employees who blow the whistle on waste, fraud, and abuse in government operations. The Act directs Inspectors General to designate a Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman. The Ombudsman's role is to educate agency employees about prohibitions on retaliation for protected disclosures, and educate agency employees who have made or are contemplating making a protected disclosure about the rights and remedies against retaliation for protected disclosures. The Ombudsman is prohibited from acting as an employee's or former employee's legal representative, agent, or advocate.
USDA Connect
USDA Connect is a social networking platform that allows you to leverage the expertise in your organization and work with your colleagues in a collaborative and time-efficient way. Whether you want to organize and share important information and resources, build up a network of useful contacts, stay up-to-date with project-related events, brainstorm ideas with your coworkers or follow people and content that interests you, USDA Connect is here for you.
Cultural Transformation
Cultural Transformation is the process of creating a workplace where all employees and customers are treated with dignity and respect, and provided the opportunity for success. You will need Level 2 eAuthentication credentials to explore this site.
USDA Veterans and Persons with Disabilities Resume Repository
If you are a veteran or a person with a disability seeking federal employment, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set up a portal to help you in that quest. The portal enables you to submit your resume so that you can be considered by USDA Mission Areas, Agencies, and Staff Offices for noncompetitive appointment for positions across the country.
LincPass and USDA Homeland Presidential Directive
Your resource for details on USDA's phased transition to the LincPass. Learn more about the Federal Government's move toward compliance with the President's Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12
PII - Protect It Like Your Own
Personally Identifiable Information can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity. All USDA employees and contractors are responsible for protecting the privacy of all USDA employees and customers.
DigiTop
USDA's Digital Desktop Library delivers authoritative, reliable, scholarly, and peer-reviewed resources that USDA employees need.
Agriculture Learning Service, AgLearn
The Department's new system for employee training and managing training records. Search, access, enroll in, and record all training opportunities for both online and instructor-led training.
Agriculture Federal Credit Union
A wide range of financial services and products to meet the
diverse needs of members throughout their lifetimes.
