Our Civil Duty

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027), which can be obtained online, from any USDA office, or by calling (866) 632-9992. The completed form or a letter should contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action. The form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

• Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
• Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
• Email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.