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APHIS Celebrates 50 Years!

Last Modified: Apr 6, 2022
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On April 2, 1972, USDA created the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to bring together several functions focused on protecting the health and welfare of the Nation’s animals and plants. While both APHIS and the world have changed a lot over the past half decade years, the agency’s key mission remains the same today: safeguarding the health of American agriculture and natural resources.   

We invite you to join us as we mark our 50th anniversary. 

Timeline

The Origins of APHIS



APHIS in its First Decade


From Beagles to Biotech: APHIS in the 1980s


An Interconnected World: APHIS in the 1990s

Securing the Homeland: APHIS in the 2000s


1 Billion Served: APHIS Approaches 50 Years


History Highlights

Read about some of our key accomplishments and milestones.

6/22/22 History Highlight: APHIS Establishes National Program to Combat Destructive Feral Swine
6/8/22 History Highlight: APHIS Makes Critical Contributions to the New Department of Homeland Security
6/1/22 History Highlight: APHIS Combats Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
5/24/22 History Highlight: APHIS Launches AgDiscovery Program for Students
5/16/22 History Highlight: APHIS Battles Mediterranean Fruit Fly

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