The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in its programs on 
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, 
and marital or familial status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Per- 
sons 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, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 
Washington, DC 20250, or call (800) 245-6340 (voice) or (202) 720-1127 (TDD). 
USDA is an equal employment opportunity employer. 
