Secretary Rollins Takes Bold Action to Stop Wasteful Spending and Optimize USDA to Better Serve American Agriculture

Secretary Rollins Takes Bold Action to Stop Wasteful Spending and
Optimize USDA to Better Serve American Agriculture

Washington, D.C., Feb. 14, 2025—Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed more than 400 USDA staffers, stakeholders and friends and pledged to bring greater efficiency to USDA to ensure it better serves American farmers, ranchers, and the agriculture community. She reviewed findings from the Department of Government Efficiency and welcomes the opportunity to optimize the USDA workforce and stop wasteful spending.

“I welcome DOGE’s efforts at USDA because we know that its work makes us better, stronger, faster, and more efficient. I will expect full access and transparency to DOGE in the days and weeks to come,” said Secretary Rollins.

Since January 20th, USDA has begun a comprehensive review of contracts, personnel, and employee trainings and DEI programs. In many cases, programs funded by the Biden administration focused on DEI initiatives that are contrary to the values of millions of American taxpayers.

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Newly confirmed U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday morning that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency team has been operating at the agency for "a few weeks" and that she welcomed their efforts.

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USDA news release: Ag Secretary welcomes DOGE efforts​

Washington, D.C., Feb. 14, 2025 – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed more than 400 USDA staffers, stakeholders and friends and pledged to bring greater efficiency to USDA to ensure it better serves American farmers, ranchers, and the agriculture community. She reviewed findings from the Department of Government Efficiency and welcomes the opportunity to optimize the USDA workforce and stop wasteful spending.

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