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USDA Rural Development-Iowa and the Small Business Administration take steps to re-establish partnerships with Sac and Fox Tribe

November 03, 2010 Darin Leach, USDA Iowa Public Information Officer

Representatives of USDA Rural Development and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently met with leaders from the Sac and Fox Tribe of Mississippi in Iowa to share information on ways the two federal agencies could assist the tribe with funds for such things as community improvement...

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USDA Rural Development Celebrates Earth Day by Supporting Water Quality Projects in 40 States and Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON, April 22, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today celebrated Earth Day by announcing record support for 116 projects that will improve water and wastewater services for rural Americans and benefit the environment. "Having reliable, clean and safe water is essential for any...

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Awards $45 Million in Grants to Help Agricultural Producers and Small Rural Businesses Develop New Products

EAU CLAIRE Wis., Oct. 27, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is providing more than $45 million to help farmers, ranchers, small businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide develop new product lines. USDA is investing in 325 projects through the Value-Added Producer Grant...

USDA Rural Development Energy Funds Help a Puerto Rican Paint Manufacturer run on 100 percent Solar Power

September 25, 2012 Miguel A. Ramírez, USDA Public Affairs Coordinator

On September 13, Master Paints & Chemical Corporation located in the Municipality of Guayanila, Puerto Rico realized their goal when they became independent of the use of fossil fuel sources energy. Master Paint & Chemical Corp is a local rural paint manufacturer that employs 260 people. This...

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Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Representative Xochitl Torres Small to Serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2021 – “Representative Xochitl Torres Small’s nomination to serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advancing rural prosperity. Her nomination is responsive to rural stakeholders and Congress; both have emphasized...

Secretary Rollins Joined Senator Hoeven in North Dakota, Met with Ag Leaders, Announced Rural Development Disaster Assistance

(Washington, D.C., April 22, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins joined Senator John Hoeven, who serves as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, Governor Kelly Armstrong, and North Dakota Commissioner of Agriculture Doug...

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Rural Development Commercial Loan Portfolio Offers a New View

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USDA's Rural Development recently rolled out the Lenders Lens Dashboard - a data resource on RD commercial guaranteed loans with an emphasis on transparency. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and RD Acting Chief Information Officer Jim Barham

Weekly Features

Actuality: Rural Development Programs Assisting Supply Chain Resilience

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Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal discusses various USDA Rural Development funding programs that have been utilized in efforts to improve resiliency in our nation’s food and energy supply chains.

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Here's an Example of how Rural Development Programs Benefit Communities

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A recent USDA investment in rural infrastructure highlights the wide range of Rural Development programs and how they serve communities and regions. (Rod Bain and Iowa State Rural Development Director Theresa Greenfield)

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USDA Rural Development celebrates Earth Day in Kentucky with a Tree Planting Ceremony and Funding Announcement for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

April 23, 2010

By Katherine Belcher , USDA Rural Development Public Information Coordinator

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