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, disabilit)', 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 or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and 

 employer. 



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