TX Dept. of Agriculture農業廳

德州農業廳簡介 Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) 德州農業廳是德克薩斯州重要的州政府機構，職責廣泛深遠，與每一位德州人的日常生活息息相關。從保障您購買的食品安全到推廣本州農産品，從管理學校營養午餐到促進農村經濟發展，TDA 始終致力于服務公衆。 自2015年西德•米勒就任廳長以來，該機構持續革新，力求更高效、更全面地滿足本州農業社區和全體居民的需求。TDA 的核心使命是支持德州農業的蓬勃發展，同時保護消費者，並鞏固農業作爲德州經濟基石的重要地位。 主要職能與項目包括： • “GO TEXAN”計劃：推廣德州本地的農産品、食品及企業，通過認證標志幫助消費者識別和支持本地産品。 • 食品與營養計劃：負責管理全州的學校營養餐（早餐、午餐及夏季膳食），並爲托兒所和老人中心提供營養補助。 • 農藥管理：負責農藥銷售與使用的執照發放及安全合規監管。 • 農村經濟發展：爲農村地區的小企業提供貸款與資金支持，推動基礎設施建設和經濟增長。 • 檢驗與合規：確保作物、牲畜及農産品的質量與安全符合標准。 ________________________________________ About the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is a vital state agency that touches the lives of Texans almost every day. From the groceries you buy to the meals served in schools, TDA works to support the state's agricultural community and protect consumers. Under the leadership of Commissioner Sid Miller since 2015, the agency has been committed to enhancing its services and operating more efficiently for the people of Texas. Our mission is to promote and protect Texas agriculture, ensure a safe and secure food supply, and foster rural economic development, all while upholding the spirit of Texas. Key Programs & Responsibilities: • GO TEXAN Program: Promotes Texas-grown food, products, and businesses through a distinctive mark that helps consumers identify and choose local goods. • Food & Nutrition Programs: Administers school meal programs (breakfast, lunch, and summer meals) and provides nutritional assistance to child and adult care centers. • Pesticide Licensing & Regulation: Manages the licensing for pesticide sale and use, ensuring safety and compliance. • Rural Economic Development: Offers loan and grant support for small businesses and infrastructure projects in rural areas. • Inspection & Compliance: Upholds quality and safety standards for crops, livestock, and agricultural products. ________________________________________ 聯系方式 / Contact Information • 總部地址 / Main Office: P.O. Box 12847, Austin, TX 78711 • 電話 / Phone: (512) 463-7476 • 網站 / Website: Texas Department of Agriculture