During a recent visit to North Dakota, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with local farmers and agricultural leaders to address pressing concerns regarding proposed federal staff cuts within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). As the agriculture sector grapples with ongoing challenges such as fluctuating commodity prices, climate change impacts, and trade uncertainties, stakeholders voiced their apprehensions about how reduced staffing could hinder vital services and support for farmers. This visit underscores the critical intersection of federal policy and local agricultural needs, as Vilsack sought to reassure constituents of the department’s commitment to safeguarding agriculture in the face of potential budget constraints.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Addresses Rural Concerns Over Federal Workforce Reductions
The increasingly vocal concerns from rural communities regarding federal workforce reductions were front and center during the recent visit of the U.S….
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Author : Ethan Riley
Publish date : 2025-06-19 13:41:00
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