Title 7: Agriculture
Agricultural programs, food safety, commodity regulation, pesticide control, food assistance programs, and farm credit.
115 chapters · 2,847 sections · 5 key sections available
Key Sections (5)
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act — Registration of Pesticides
All pesticides sold in the U.S. must be registered with the EPA. The EPA approves pesticides only if they work as claimed and do not pose unreasonable environmental or health risks.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — Congressional Declaration of Policy
Congress established the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) to help low-income households afford nutritious food through regular grocery stores.
Agricultural Marketing Act — Congressional Declaration of Purpose
Congress supports agricultural marketing through research and cooperation between government agencies, farm groups, and private industry to ensure efficient distribution of farm products.
National Organic Program — Purposes
The National Organic Program sets federal standards for organic food labeling, ensuring that products labeled 'organic' meet consistent production and handling requirements nationwide.
Animal Welfare Act — Congressional Statement of Policy
The Animal Welfare Act sets minimum standards for the treatment of animals in research, exhibition, transport, and by dealers. The USDA enforces the Act through inspections and licensing.