Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack announced the cut to be made to the USDA agency budget. The cuts will affect the closure of 259 domestic offices, facilities and labs across the country as well as several foreign offices. The cuts will also see a consolidation of 15 food safety and inspection service district offices being reduced to ten by 2013.
“When fully implemented, these actions along with other recommended changes will provide efficiencies valued at about US$150 million (€118,222 million) annually and eventually more based on future realignment of the workforce and will ensure that USDA continues to provide optimal service to the American people within available funding levels,” a USDA news release said. “These actions and plans to close or consolidate facility, office and lab operations will impact USDA headquarters in Washington and in 46 states and one US territory.” Read more ...
“When fully implemented, these actions along with other recommended changes will provide efficiencies valued at about US$150 million (€118,222 million) annually and eventually more based on future realignment of the workforce and will ensure that USDA continues to provide optimal service to the American people within available funding levels,” a USDA news release said. “These actions and plans to close or consolidate facility, office and lab operations will impact USDA headquarters in Washington and in 46 states and one US territory.” Read more ...
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