Civil Rights The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination in all USDA programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. RIDE's Child Nutrition Programs offer training and technical assistance to CNP sponsors and providers to assist them with their responsibilities regarding discrimination and harassment. CNP also conducts workshops on these and related subjects, and includes developing strategies and tactics aimed at inclusiveness and increased program participation. See more more information on Civil Rights in the USDA Child Nutrition.