In March, Massachusetts Agriculture Commissioner Ashley Randle expressed her concerns to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins regarding USDA's grant freeze and staffing cuts that threaten farmers' resources. Randle highlighted the loss of essential Farm Service Agency staff, critical for loans and emergency assistance. Additionally, the mass resignation of USDA employees raises alarms over the agencies' capacity to handle imminent crises, such as disease outbreaks affecting livestock. With potential threats like avian flu on the horizon, Randle emphasized the importance of rapid response capabilities to safeguard U.S. agriculture and food supply.
The loss of USDA staff has also left Massachusetts farmers without essential resources that have long been an important part of their success.
Being able to be nimble and respond as quickly as possible in these types of incidents is incredibly important.
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