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USDA Sets June 30 Relocation Deadline, Faces Mass Quit Threat

6/6/2026

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USDA introduced a “lump sum” model, set June 30 deadline for D.C. staff to relocate or separate, with Secretary Brooke Rollins saying the moves will place researchers nearer farms.
Surveys found 80% of Food and Nutrition Service staff, 76% of Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture would quit.
Forest Service will move to Salt Lake City, close nine offices, and keep 20 of 77 research facilities.

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USDA introduced a “lump sum” model, set June 30 deadline for D.C. staff to relocate or separate, with Secretary Brooke Rollins saying the moves will place researchers nearer farms.
Surveys found 80% of Food and Nutrition Service staff, 76% of Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture would quit.
Forest Service will move to Salt Lake City, close nine offices, and keep 20 of 77 research facilities.