USDA Relocation Efforts Raise Concerns Over Impact on Agricultural Research
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition has expressed concerns regarding the USDA's plans to relocate some of its workforce, which could negatively impact long-term agricultural research. Policy Specialist Nick Rossi highlighted that there is no publicly available plan for the relocation, which includes moving employees from the National Capital Region to states like Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa. The American Federation of Government Employees noted that previous relocations led to significant staff resignations and retirements, and they fear similar outcomes with the new plans. Both organizations are urging Congress to intervene to protect agricultural research and USDA programs. 
