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flag Over 20,300 USDA workers left in first five months of Trump’s term, mainly due to incentives, raising concerns about agency effectiveness.

flag Over 20,300 employees left the USDA in the first five months of President Trump’s administration, about 20% of its workforce, primarily due to a financial incentive program, according to an internal report. flag Departures were especially high in key agencies like the National Agricultural Statistics Service and the Forest Service. flag Critics warn the staffing losses threaten the department’s ability to support farmers, ensure food safety, and respond to agricultural threats. flag The USDA plans to streamline operations and shift about half of its Washington staff to five regional hubs in 2025.

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