TX Dept. of Agriculture农业厅

德州农业厅简介 Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) 德州农业厅是德克萨斯州重要的州政府机构，职责广泛深远，与每一位德州人的日常生活息息相关。从保障您购买的食品安全到推广本州农产品，从管理学校营养午餐到促进农村经济发展，TDA 始终致力于服务公众。 自2015年西德•米勒就任厅长以来，该机构持续革新，力求更高效、更全面地满足本州农业社区和全体居民的需求。TDA 的核心使命是支持德州农业的蓬勃发展，同时保护消费者，并巩固农业作为德州经济基石的重要地位。 主要职能与项目包括： • “GO TEXAN”计划：推广德州本地的农产品、食品及企业，通过认证标志帮助消费者识别和支持本地产品。 • 食品与营养计划：负责管理全州的学校营养餐（早餐、午餐及夏季膳食），并为托儿所和老人中心提供营养补助。 • 农药管理：负责农药销售与使用的执照发放及安全合规监管。 • 农村经济发展：为农村地区的小企业提供贷款与资金支持，推动基础设施建设和经济增长。 • 检验与合规：确保作物、牲畜及农产品的质量与安全符合标准。 ________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________ 联系方式 / Contact Information • 总部地址 / Main Office: P.O. Box 12847, Austin, TX 78711 • 电话 / Phone: (512) 463-7476 • 网站 / Website: Texas Department of Agriculture