The Inspectors and 

 Their Laboratories 



The average USDA inspector is a col- 

 lege graduate. Upon entering the in- 

 spection force, he or she goes through 

 a formal 1-year training program-get- 

 ting a thorough knowledge of inspec- 

 tion techniques through classroom 

 theory work and practical on-the-job 

 training under an experienced super- 

 visor. The new inspector gets addi- 

 tional training in the techniques for 

 inspecting each new commodity before 

 he is authorized to officially inspect 

 and certify it. 



The trained inspector is backed up 

 by well-equipped laboratory facilities. 

 Each inspection office is equipped with 

 the latest scientific equipment needed 

 for analyzing the commodities in- 

 spected in the area. 



Each inspection office is equipped with 

 the latest scientific equipment needed for 

 analyzing the commodities inspected in 

 its area. 



