LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Four Arkansas cities are among more than 135 nationwide vying for two U.S. Department of Agriculture branch offices that are moving away from Washington, D.C.
The USDA’s Economic Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture together employ about 700 workers. The offices are leaving Washington and at least 136 cities - including Conway, Jonesboro, Little Rock and North Little Rock - have expressed an interest in landing them.
Arkansas Economic Development Commission Executive Director Mike Preston tells the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that his agency is backing the efforts of the four cities.
The USDA says it intends to select a new home or homes for the two agencies by January.
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Information from: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, http://www.arkansasonline.com
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