USDA expands reorganization plans, doubling down on employee relocations from first Trump administration
USDA expands reorganization plans, doubling down on employee relocations from first Trump administration  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Mon Apr 27 2026
Description: The Agriculture Department is expanding its reorganization plans; moving hundreds of additional employees from its component agencies out of the Washington DC area. Food Safety and Inspection Service employees working at its headquarters are being asked to move to states like Iowa and Georgia. USDA is also doubling down on reassignments that began under the first Trump administration. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman has more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.