Northwest Off Perdue’s Relocation Short List

On Tuesday, the USDA published a narrowed list of potential site relocations for the Economic Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.  USDA said the agency used a set of guiding principles against the interested locations, including consideration of USDA travel requirements, labor force statistics, and work hours most compatible with all USDA office schedules.  The new list includes 67 potential sites across the nation from the 136 proposed locations.

The Tri-Cities and two locations in Montana, were not on the paired down list.

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says “USDA will make the best choice for our employees and customers,” adding “relocation will help ensure that USDA is the most effective, most efficient, and most customer-focused agency in the federal government.”

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