The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) is a U.S. federal government department responsible for agriculture, food, nutrition, rural development, forestry, and related areas. USDA Service Centers are local offices that provide farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers with convenient access to USDA programs, services, loans, conservation assistance, and other federal agricultural resources. The Ulysses Service Center is strategically located in Grant County, where agriculture is a significant part of the local and regional economy, providing USDA with a long-established presence in the agricultural community it serves. Ulysses is the county seat of Grant County and serves as a regional center for agriculture. The property is situated in the heart of downtown Ulysses along Main Street.