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Who We Are

The overall mission of USDA Rural Development is to improve the quality of life for rural Americans. To accomplish this we have the responsibility of coordinating Federal assistance in rural areas of our great state.

Working closely with profit and non-profit sectors, along with state, tribal, and local governments, we are fundamentally changing the way in which the Federal government does business. With this new philosophy of public partnership many positive outcomes for rural Americans are occurring daily.

It is Rural Development's intention to ensure rural citizens can participate fully in the global economy. By providing technical assistance and programs to rural Americans, a stronger economy will be built and will improve the quality of life for all.

Office Information and Organization

The South Carolina State Office, located in Columbia, South Carolina, administers USDA Rural Development programs from four district area offices in Aiken, Colleton, Florence and Spartanburg. Each of these area offices directs field offices located in fifteen different South Carolina counties, which in turn reach every county in the state. Every office is committed to serving you. The following links will provide you with office locations and points of contact.

* State Office Information

* Aiken Area Office
Directs Aiken, Bamberg, Greenwood and Orangeburg field offices

* Colleton Area Office
Directs Colleton and Williamsburg field offices

* Florence Area Office
Directs Florence, Horry, Marlboro and Sumter field offices

*Spartanburg Area Office
Directs Anderson, Chester, Newberry and Spartanburg field offices

Rural Development Mission Statement
Rural Development National Website
USDA Home Page

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Please send any comments or suggestions to:
Marlous.Black@sc.usda.gov

Revised on: August 3, 2005