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USDA Style Guide

USDA employees and contractors should follow the best practices outlined in this guide to produce effective and visually consistent communication materials for everyone.
Guidance for signs displayed for projects funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Learn how to properly use the USDA logo, review the Digital Strategy Playbook, review guidelines for writing in AP and GPO styles, and review guidance for representing USDA on social media.

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Investing in America Signage Guidelines

The purpose of this content is to provide general guidelines for signs displayed at project sites for projects funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, the American Rescue Plan, and other Federally-funded projects as appropriate.
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Social Media

The following guidance covers USDA branding on social media. For information how to obtain an account, visit the USDA Digital Strategy Playbook social media section.
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Writing Style

USDA uses two styles for publications and printing. Materials developed primarily for the mass-media are written using the latest Associated Press Stylebook.
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