Which agency is part of the Department of Agriculture?

• A. Agricultural Marketing Service
• B. Bureau of the Census
• C. Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
• D. United States Travel & Tourism Administration

Answer: (A)

The main idea is identifying which agency sits within the Department of Agriculture. The Agricultural Marketing Service is part of USDA and focuses on marketing programs for agricultural products, including quality grading, inspection, labeling, and market news to help farmers and buyers operate fairly and with trustworthy standards. The other options belong to different departments: the Bureau of the Census is under the Department of Commerce and handles population and economic data; the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity is under the Department of Housing and Urban Development and enforces civil rights in housing; and the United States Travel & Tourism Administration is not a USDA agency. Therefore, the Agricultural Marketing Service is the correct choice.