The U.S. 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 of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 

 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250- 

 9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider 

 and employer. 



