In comments submitted in response to the “Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan” released on July 24, 2025, NCC voiced for support the Department’s goal of optimizing the effectiveness of its functional areas, eliminating redundancy, and providing cost savings for Americans. “We commend Secretary Rollins and her team for reevaluating the current Department structure to ensure efficient use of resources, preserve public safety, maintain critical oversight services provided by the Department, and minimize duplicative management layers,” noted Ashley Peterson, Ph.D., NCC SVP of scientific and regulatory affairs in the comments.
NCC members are regulated by several agencies within USDA – all of which are critically important for maintaining continuity of business.
In the comments, NCC highlights how collaboration, ongoing communication and transparency between the industry and these agencies aid in ensuring the availability of safe, wholesome and
affordable chicken and chicken products, overcoming regulatory and disease challenges, and promoting the U.S. broiler industry both domestically and internationally. Specifically, NCC pointed out the important roles of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
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“The USDA and the agencies housed within the department are critical to the effectiveness and efficiency of the U.S. broiler industry and to maintaining business continuity,” Peterson concluded. “The services provided by USDA are second to none, supported by the many subject matter experts and institutional knowledge held by staff.”
