Marketplace · Friday, September 25, 2026
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a key agency assisting farmers with soil and water conservation, has lost nearly a quarter of its staff nationwide due to federal workforce cuts. This reduction in personnel is causing delays and difficulties for farmers seeking technical assistance for soil erosion prevention and other conservation practices.
“The Natural Resources Conservation Service, which helps farmers protect soil and water, lost nearly a quarter of its staff last year.”
“But it lost 22% of its staff nationwide last year after President Donald Trump's sweeping cuts to the federal workforce.”
“I kind of get pushed back to the bottom of the pile when you lose your your technician or engineer.”