USDA upheaval brings uncertainty to North Dakota farmers, rural communities

Rural communities rely on this USDA agency. Trump’s cuts threaten that - Dodge City Daily Globe

Frank Morris Harvest Public MediaThe USDA’s Rural Development agency has provided billions of dollars each year to small towns, farmers and businesses. Now staffing upheaval… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

USDA upheaval brings uncertainty to North Dakota farmers, rural communities

Rural communities rely on this USDA agency. Trump’s cuts threaten that

The USDA's Rural Development agency has provided billions of dollars each year to small towns, farmers and businesses. Now staffing upheaval and budget cuts brought on by the Trump administration may be eating into the agency’s effectiveness.

Letter: Terminations have negative effect on local USDA offices, rural communities

To the editor: In recent weeks, action taken by the federal administration has left many individuals wondering about the status of a small-town staple – the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) county office. In February, the Trump administration laid off USDA staff across the nation by sending unexpected termination notices to probationary employees. This resulted in a loss of dozens of staff that directly serve farmers, ranchers, small busine…