House Dems Warn About Potential USDA ‘Brain Drain’

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig and her fellow Democratic members have sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, voicing concern about USDA’s Deferred Resignation Program and Reduction in Force plans. The letter said there is fear the Department’s approach “encourages the most experienced and knowledgeable employees at the USDA to leave earlier than originally planned.” The letter went on to say the ‘brain drain’ could have far-reaching consequences in farm country.