USDA Opens Public Comment Period on Department Reorganization Plan

By Abbey Canon

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the opening of a 30-day public comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the USDA’s reorganization plan. The comment period is open through August 26, 2025.

The USDA reorganization plana is outlined in the Secretary’s memorandum (PDF, 2.6 MB) issued on July 24, 2025.

“As committed, we are continuing to hear stakeholder feedback on the USDA Reorganization. All stakeholders – including Capitol Hill offices, USDA employees, and members of the agricultural community – are encouraged to share their input during the open comment period. We value your perspective as we work to ensure that USDA is best positioned to serve America’s farmers, ranchers, producers, and rural communities,” said Secretary Brooke Rollins.