Documents/USDAO/Values


  • Value [1] Transparency
    • Making the Department’s management processes more open to help the public learn how USDA supports the American public every day in every way;

  • Value [2] Participation
    • Providing opportunities for USDA constituents to shape and improve the services provided by the Department

  • Value [3] Collaboration
    • Working cooperatively at all governmental levels domestically and internationally on policy matters affecting a broad audience

  • Value [4] Accountability
    • Ensuring that the performance of all employees is measured against the achievement of the Department’s strategic goals

  • Value [5] Customer Focus
    • Serving USDA’s constituents by delivering programs that address their diverse needs

  • Value [6] Professionalism
    • Building and maintaining a highly skilled, diverse, and compassionate workforce

  • Value [7] Results Orientation
    • Measuring performance and making management decisions to direct resources to where they are used most effectively