en.Wedoany.com Reported - The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the relocation of food safety and research personnel from Washington, D.C., to various locations across the country, and the establishment of a new National Food Safety Center in Urbandale, Iowa. This center will serve as the main hub for administrative, technical, and support operations of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and is expected to house approximately 200 employees, with another 100 staying in Washington to handle Congressional liaison and policy development.

According to a press release, positions from the Economic Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture will be moved from the Capital region to Kansas City, while the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Maryland will be closed. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stated that the move aims to build a stronger and more resilient food safety system and expand scientific capabilities.

Additionally, the USDA will establish a science center in Athens, Georgia, and deploy additional personnel to Fort Collins, Colorado. The Research, Education, and Economics mission area will also be reorganized to move research projects closer to stakeholders. Most of the research at the Beltsville center will be transferred to 27 locations nationwide, with some buildings scheduled for closure due to chronic disrepair.

Some positions from the National Agricultural Statistics Service will be relocated to St. Louis or other offices while maintaining field services. The USDA stated that these adjustments help modernize research, improve safety, and strengthen connections with farmers and ranchers.

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