As Chief, I expect NRCS leadership and employees to treat customers, prospective customers, employees or prospective employees in a fair and equitable manner and to fully adhere to the Department of Agriculture policy.
Discrimination is illegal.
Thus, those who discriminate will be held accountable through appropriate disciplinary action. Civil rights is a responsibility that we all must share. We all have a part to play by individually recognizing and dealing with these responsibilities. Making civil rights work is a realistic and achievable goal. When we recognize the opportunities that exist and take full advantage of them, together we can build a strong, effective workforce.