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 is relocating half of its Washington D.C. staff to field offices across the country, including a hub in Raleigh.

Moving the Agriculture Department from Washington to regional hubs is part of Trump's effort to cut the size and footprint of the federal government.