The
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination
in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, religion, age disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation,
or marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all
programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means
for communication of program information (Braille, Large Print audiotape,
etc.) should contact USDA's Target Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and
TDD). To file a complaint, write the Secretary of Agriculture, USDA's
TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint
of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room
326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C.
20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.