From mass layoffs in February to reorganization in July and the shutdown in October, the USDA has undergone major changes so far in 2025.
USDA staff experiences layoffs, reorganization and shutdown
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From mass layoffs in February to reorganization in July and the shutdown in October, the USDA has undergone major changes so far in 2025.
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