USDA Relocates Workforce to Regional Hubs, Cuts Costs | JQJO

The USDA announced a major reorganization plan, relocating over half its Washington, D.C. workforce to five regional hubs across the country: Raleigh, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Fort Collins, and Salt Lake City. This move, coupled with over 15,000 employees accepting early retirement or deferred resignation offers, aims to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Secretary Brooke Rollins stated this isn't a large-scale layoff but involves reducing management layers and consolidating functions. The agency expects around 2,000 employees to remain in D.C., while maintaining all critical functions.