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USDA Plans D.C. Headquarters Closure, 9,000 Jobs at Risk

4/10/2025

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The USDA intends to close its D.C. headquarters, impacting up to 9,000 of its 98,000 employees.
Mandatory layoffs are anticipated as staff relocate to undisclosed hubs across the country.
Farmers are worried about the timing, with planting season approaching and local service centers facing cuts.
The USDA cites a need for efficiency to optimize operations and improve services for farmers.

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Story summary

The USDA intends to close its D.C. headquarters, impacting up to 9,000 of its 98,000 employees.
Mandatory layoffs are anticipated as staff relocate to undisclosed hubs across the country.
Farmers are worried about the timing, with planting season approaching and local service centers facing cuts.
The USDA cites a need for efficiency to optimize operations and improve services for farmers.