Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth and Maryland lawmakers urge USDA to maintain the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center amid proposed closures.
Quiver AI Summary
On August 28, 2025, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth and several Maryland lawmakers expressed their opposition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) proposal to close the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC). The delegation argues that this closure would undermine agricultural innovation and financially impact farmers who rely on BARC's research.
The lawmakers submitted a letter during the official comment period, emphasizing that closing BARC lacks Congressional approval and would waste taxpayer money. They highlighted BARC's critical role in agricultural research and training, stressing that its unique location and research capabilities cannot be easily replicated.
They further called for transparency from the USDA and requested an urgent meeting to discuss their concerns about the restructuring plan which was announced by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on July 23, 2025. The lawmakers outlined the potential loss of invaluable research and public health implications associated with BARC's closure.
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