Basically, all REE employees may engage in farming activities. However,
given the overall mission of USDA, employees must remain sensitive to
avoiding even a perception of impropriety while engaging in farming activities.
USDA employees may not actively participate in meetings and functions
concerned with the establishment of farm organizations or with recruiting
members for existing organizations. (See Department of Agriculture, Human
Resources Management, Employee
Responsibilities and Conduct Bulletin: 735-1 for specifics of the
prohibition.)
Following procedures established for the general public, REE employees
may participate in any Department farm program.
