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The Daily Yonder on MSN5d
Uncertainty Around USDA’s Rural Development Funding Continues Amidst Staffing Cuts and Office Closures
Reductions in staff and office closures loom at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as the agency has opened a ‘path’ ...
Government Executive14d
USDA to slash headquarters, other staff and relocate some to new 'hubs' around the country
Mass layoffs at the Agriculture Department coming within weeks, with Washington facing significant cuts but regional ...
Government Executive6d
White House pitches layoffs, local office closures and program eliminations at USDA
The Trump administration is planning to severely scale back or outright eliminate funding for many programs across the ...
Brownfield Ag News5d
Fewer USDA staff can make disaster aid difficult
The former USDA Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation says he’s concerned about the agency’s ability to handle ...
Maine Public5d
Maine farmers call on USDA to restore funds and staff
Those attending the rally, organized by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and other groups, said the ...
AgNet West1d
White House Budget Proposal Targets Local FSA, NRCS Offices for Closure
The Trump administration is proposing steep cuts to USDA programs and ....shut down or consolidate many local FSA and NRCS offices, according ...
The Berkshire Eagle11d
USDA staff in Pittsfield remain employed, but uncertainty over the Conte building and Trump-era cuts continues
The USDA did not lay off employees at its County headquarters in Pittsfield. But the fate of the federal building remains ...
Idaho State Journal4d
Opinion: Terminations have negative effect on local USDA offices, rural communities
Recent actions taken by the federal administration have left many individuals wondering about the status of a small-town staple—the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) county office.