DOGE Cuts 1,000+ NRCS Jobs

The National Association of Conservation Districts is upset with the firing of over 1,000 federal employees. NACD President Gary Blair said these actions will “erode producers’ trust and confidence” in the locally-led, voluntary conservation system. The trade group says the NRCS and conservation district offices were already operating leanly with staff covering multiple counties. According to NACD, the job cuts will impact the quality and timeliness of technical assistance for farmers.