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Secretary's Column: Expanding Investments in Rural America

July 29, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

President Obama and I have worked hard to build thriving, sustainable economies communities in rural America. This is essential to the strength of our nation, but government cannot do it alone in these tough economic times. Outside funders and partnerships must place a central role both in...

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Stakeholders Provide Suggestions on How USDA Can Better Serve Rural America

July 29, 2011 Darrell J. Mowery, USDA Indiana Public Information Coordinator

On Wednesday, USDA Rural Development (RD) Indiana convened a stakeholder outreach meeting to discuss Rural Development priorities for President Obama’s 2013 budget and 2012 Farm Bill. The meeting was held to provide our agency with valuable input as it develops mission area priorities for the...

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Transfer of Funds Will Help Meet Urgent Credit Needs of Producers

July 29, 2011 Tanya Brown, USDA Farm Service Agency

More help is on the way for producers. In an announcement earlier this week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said a high demand for farm ownership and direct farm operating funds has prompted USDA to transfer appropriated funds between programs to meet the urgent credit needs of producers.

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