The federal government has halted plans to close eight USDA offices in California following pushback from Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Adam Schiff. In a letter, they pointed out that closure would significantly impair farmers' access to crucial services offered by the USDA, vital for California's agriculture. Initially proposed under cost-saving strategies pursued by the Trump administration amid widespread layoffs in various government sectors, the decision to keep these offices open reflects a commitment to supporting local farmers and maintaining agricultural productivity in the state.
Closure of these offices would severely hamper USDA's ability to support farmers imperative to California's agricultural success, according to a group of Democratic California lawmakers.
Farmers rely on USDA field offices for loans, grants, technical assistance, and in-person meetings with USDA staff, making closures detrimental to their resource access.
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