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WASHINGTON, December 2, 2022 – Today, President Joe Biden appointed three U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including two Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and one Rural Development (RD) State Director. “Here at USDA, we are grateful to have such a talented...

KINGSPORT, Tenn., April 15, 2015 – Agriculture Under Secretary Lisa Mensah today announced the selection of 31 community-based organizations in 17 states and the District of Columbia for grants to help small rural communities create jobs and boost economic development. The grants are being made...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack offered the following statement upon the Senate’s confirmation of Dr. Basil Gooden as U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development. “The Senate’s confirmation of Dr. Basil Gooden as Under Secretary...

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2016 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding more than $4 million in grants to 23 organizations to support rural economic development projects. Secretary Vilsack also announced that USDA is seeking...

The Agriculture Secretary Tuesday announces plans are in development to build up rural development and strengthen rural communities through a collaborative initiative. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

How might farmer adoption of climate smart agricultural methods and production of commodities from such provide economic, social, and health opportunities for communities? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Basil Gooden

Rural electric co-ops can utilize USDA Rural Development funding programs to improve service to their customers, and upgrade energy efficiencies within their own business facilities (Rod Bain and Jesse Singerhouse of Dunn Electric)

The U.S. Senate this week confirmed the nomination of Basil Gooden to become USDA's new Under Secretary for Rural Development. (Rod Bain and Basil Gooden)

Rural housing, whether single or multi-family structures, is part of USDA Rural Development’s mission area – recognized as part of June’s National Homeownership Month. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Housing Service Administrator Joaquin Altoro

Many people are unaware that the Agriculture Department is involved in various rural housing opportunities through its Rural Development mission area - an area being promoted during National Homeownership Month. (Rod Bain and Rural Housing Service Administrator Joaquin Altoro)