POLITICSJul 28 · 12:59 UTCINVESTIGATE MIDWESTNikoel Hytrek, Investigate Midwest

Illinois led the US in direct, producer support staff losses, report says

Illinois lost the most Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff in 2025, with 51 county staff cuts across 41 counties, according to a National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition report. The reductions followed federal workforce cuts under the USDA, impacting local support for farmers during a crisis.

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