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USDA Announces Increased Support to Expand and Diversify the U.S. Agriculture Workforce

6 Oct 2016
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced increased federal and private-sector support to expand and diversify the U.S. agricultural workforce by increasing opportunities in education, research and outreach.

In Eastern Kentucky, USDA Launches Relending Program to Reduce Rural Poverty Nationwide

6 Oct 2016
BEREA, Ky., Oct. 6, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled an innovative partnership with community development organizations from across the country, providing $401 million of Community Facilities program funds to recipients with a track record of successful programs to help reduce poverty in some of the nation’s poorest and most ...

USDA Prepares for Hurricane Matthew

5 Oct 2016
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Oct. 5, 2016 – At the White House Rural Forum convened today at Pennsylvania State University, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $32 million in loans and grants that will promote economic development and provide access to broadband in more than 80 rural American communities. Vilsack, who is chair of the first-ever Whit...

USDA Prepares for Hurricane Matthew

5 Oct 2016
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Oct. 5, 2016 – At the White House Rural Forum convened today at Pennsylvania State University, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $32 million in loans and grants that will promote economic development and provide access to broadband in more than 80 rural American communities. Vilsack, who is chair of the first-ever Whit...

At White House Rural Forum, USDA Unveils New Funding to Support Rural Broadband and Economic Development

5 Oct 2016
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Oct. 5, 2016 – At the White House Rural Forum convened today at Pennsylvania State University, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $32 million in loans and grants that will promote economic development and provide access to broadband in more than 80 rural American communities.
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