In a major reorganization of its Washington workforce, the U.S. Department of Agriculture named Raleigh one of five hubs where it will relocate much of its D.C. headquarters operations. Why it matters: The move is part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce spending within federal departments and "eliminate management layers and bureaucracy,

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will relocate much of its Washington, D.C., workforce to five regional hubs and vacate several buildings in the area, including its flagship research center, the agency announced on Thursday.