INDIANA – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a multi-month reorganization plan for USDA to bring the agency’s core functions closer to its constituents. As part of this process, Indianapolis was selected as one of the five hubs for staff relocations.
“I’m thrilled the USDA chose Indianapolis as one of its five hubs,” Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith said. “Having services and decision-makers in the Hoosier state naturally gives our rural communities an advantage in agricultural innovation.”
Director Lamb made the following comments after the announcement.
“I had the pleasure of meeting with Secretary Rollins a few weeks ago regarding the potential USDA reorganization and was proud to represent Indiana alongside my fellow Hoosier agriculture leaders and Senator Jim Banks.
The announcement is a significant win for Indiana agriculture and for our farmers who rely on USDA services every day. Home to Corteva Agriscience, Elanco Animal Health, and Beck’s Hybrids, Indiana boasts dozens of large and small agribusinesses and research universities, such as Purdue University, that share the mission of feeding the world and conserving its natural resources.
Indiana is an agriculture powerhouse, and we know this relocation will only strengthen our industry.”
The reorganization consists of four pillars:
- Ensure the size of the USDA’s workforce aligns with available financial resources and agricultural priorities
- Bring USDA closer to its customers
- Eliminate management layers and bureaucracy
- Consolidate redundant support functions
USDA’s five hub locations are:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- Salt Lake City, Utah
