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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ decision will result in a concerning loss of expertise and capacity to administer voluntary conservation programs, contribute to conservation science, and support vital programs that farmers, ranchers, and rural communities rely upon.

“This reorganization, coupled with other recent staffing cuts, funding freezes, and budget reductions, will leave farmers, ranchers, foresters, and others in a lurch,” said Aviva Glaser, senior director of agriculture policy at the National Wildlife Federation. “Producers depend upon an effective and functioning U.S. Department of Agriculture to help them access farm programs and make decisions about their lands. Losing more experts from USDA agencies will undermine on-the-ground delivery of Farm Bill conservation programs, technical assistance, and agriculture research. Secretary Rollins should pause this reorganization and listen to the people most affected by these drastic changes: farmers, ranchers, and other land stewards.”