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.
The USDA Style Guide provides clear, consistent writing standards for government publications and communications.
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.
Resources
This guide covers proper use of the logo and lockup, which depend on the type of material that is being produced.
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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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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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Digital Strategy
USDA's websites and digital services will drive USDA's mission of serving USDA customers efficiently, effectively, with integrity, and with focus on customer service.
