The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is a wholly-owned Government corporation established in 1933 and incorporated as a Federal corporation within the Department of Agriculture. It implements specific programs funded by Congress, including domestic farm income, price support, and conservation programs, as well as foreign market development and international activities of the Department of Agriculture.
Managed by a Board of Directors and under the general supervision of the Secretary of Agriculture, the CCC carries out its operations through various USDA agencies, such as the Farm Service Agency, Foreign Agricultural Service, and Natural Resources and Conservation Service. With an authorized capital stock of $100 million and the ability to borrow up to $30 billion, the CCC plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural initiatives and ensuring food security in the United States.
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