This month, the federal government initiated significant layoffs across multiple agencies, including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an essential but often misunderstood branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The NRCS saw approximately 1,700 employees terminated, representing nearly 14% of its workforce, raising concerns about the agency’s ability to support farmers, ranchers, and … Continue reading The NRCS Layoffs: Understanding the Cuts and the Misconceptions About Conservation