Several Hundred Workers Who Keep Invasive Pests Out of the US Accept Trump’s Buyouts

Several Hundred Workers Who Keep Invasive Pests Out of the US Accept Trump’s Buyouts

As many as 700 USDA workers on the frontlines of pest detection and crop protection have accepted deferred resignation offers. Their departure could slow inspections, delay outbreak response and leave the nation’s crops exposed to invasive species — which could harm the agricultural economy.

We Took The Buyout: Federal Employees On Why They Accepted The Offer To Quit

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Several hundred workers who keep invasive pests out of the US accept Trump’s buyouts

Read the full story at Investigate Midwest. Several hundred federal employees who help keep invasive pests and plant diseases out of the United States have accepted buyout offers from the Trump administration, which could leave the agricultural industry vulnerable to the destruction of valuable crops, according to two sources familiar with the matter. About 3,000 … Continue reading Several hundred workers who keep invasive pests out of the US ac…

We Took The Buyout: Federal Employees On Why They Accepted The Offer To Quit - Nemos News Network

Authored by Stacy Robinson via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Shortly after taking office, the Trump administration offered federal employees a deal many couldn’t refuse: resign voluntarily and receive full benefits and paid leave lasting until September. Demonstrators rally outside the U.S. Office of Personnel Management in Washington on Feb. 5, 2025. Nathan Howard/Reuters More […]