(The Center Square) – Relocating employees closer to farmers and ranchers than Congress, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has named North Carolina’s capital city one of five hubs in a major reorganizational effort.

Raleigh is joined on the list by Kansas City, Indianapolis, Salt Lake City and Fort Collins, Colo. Secretary Brooke Rollins’ instruction said the move ensures the size of USDA’s workforce aligns with available financial resources and agricultural priorities; brings USDA closer to customers; eliminates management layers and bureaucracy; and consolidates redundant support functions.