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The Washington Information Directory (WID) is one of the most historically successful publications at CQ Press. Although it is a “directory,” it has lived in the Library/Annual Edition portfolio because it has a unique profile - it is topically organized, and within the taxonomic structure the relevant organizations are listed not only with contact information but with a brief paragraph describing what the organization (whether government or non-governmental) does related to that topic. It focuses on Washington - in order to be listed, an organization must have an office in the Washington metropolitan area. These descriptions are not boilerplate advertising material from the organizations; rather, they are hand-crafted by a talented freelance research team. In addition, WID pulls together 55 organization charts for federal agencies, congressional resources related to each chapter topic, hotline and contact information for various specific areas of interest (from Food Safety Resources to internships in Washington), and an extensive list of active congressional caucuses and contact details. WID has two appendices, one with thorough information on congresspersons and committees, and the second with governors and embassies.
General Policy and Analysis
General Policy and Analysis
Basic Resources
▶Agencies
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) (Agriculture Dept.), 1400 Independence Ave. S.W., #2055, MS 0201, 20250-0201; (202) 720-4276. Fax, (202) 690-0746. Bruce Summers, Administrator. Public Affairs, (202) 720-8998.
Web, www.ams.usda.gov, Twitter, @USDA_AMS and Facebook, www.facebook.com/usda
Administers programs that create domestic and international marketing opportunities for U.S. producers of food, fiber, and specialty crops. Also provides marketing, standardization, grading, inspection, and regulatory programs; maintains a market news service to inform producers of price changes; conducts agricultural marketing research and development programs; studies agricultural transportation issues.
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) (Agriculture Dept.), Fair Trade Practices Program, Warehouse and Commodity Management, 1400 Independence Ave. S.W., MS 3601, 20250-0506; (202) 720-2121. Ned Bergman, Director.
Web, www.ams.usda.gov/services/warehouse
Ensures that agriculture facilities are upholding the rules and regulations set forth ...
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