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.

The agency said bringing workers closer to their customers and consolidating support functions will improve the quality of service.