Farmers like you are the lifeblood of America. You wake up every morning to do the hard and rewarding work of keeping America fed, but a lot more goes into it than what happens in your fields. Farmers rely on agricultural science supported by the federal government to help the best produce get to our tables.
Public servants working for you
Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris, Department of Agriculture
Engaged in pioneering work that deploys insects as natural predators against other bugs that damage crops such as apples and pears. This work bolsters crop production while limiting the use of harmful pesticides, saving farmers money and protecting the environment.
The National Agriculture Statistics Service, which publishes data on livestock and crop production, lost 37% of its staff.
KOSU | NPRTwo key programs that support farmers in selling fresh produce and dairy to their local communities, including schools and food banks, faced over $1 billion worth of cuts.
Congress.netSeveral specialized federal agricultural positions that support farmers saw significant reductions between Sept. 2024 and Feb. 2026, including soil conservation positions which decreased by 15% and federal agronomists which decreased by 26.7%.