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Investments in Rural America
Midwest Flood Response and Recovery
USDA Celebrates National Homeownership Month
President Bush's Broadband Initiative
Disaster Declarations and Assistance
Rural Cooperatives
Rural Development 2008
Farm Bill web site Rural Economic Disaster Recovery Resource Center
A guide for rural communities coping with sudden economic disasters: tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and other natural forces or the sudden loss of a major local industry.
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USDA is accepting applications for $45.8 million in loans and grants to support rural communities and spur economic development through the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program. News Release USDA Invites Applications for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants. USDA Invites Applications for Advanced Biorefinery Guaranteed Loans. News Release Program and Application Information Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr delivers
Remarks
October 23 at the Kansas City Food and Fuel Forum.
Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr speaks August 27, 2008 at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa.
Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr and U.S. Congressman Jerry Moran join Greensburg, Kan., Mayor Bob Dixson (left) at a water tower project RD is helping finance.
Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr chats with U.S. Congressman Jerry Moran during a visit to the South Central Kansas Tornado Recovery Organization Volunteer Village. All across America USDA Rural Development is working to make communities stronger. More... Rural Development will soon be rolling out a new look to our web pages. You can preview this new look here. The initial pages will start with National content. State content will follow later this summer and fall.
Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr delivers remarks to U.S. Bioenergy Policy: National and Global Context May 9 to the Forest Products Association of Canada Vancouver Meeting. Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr delivers Remarks April 3 at the OECD Cologne Conference on Rural Service Delivery. Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr delivers Delegation Remarks July 7 at the Europe Rural Development Tour. Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr delivers German Marshall Fund Remarks July 8 at the Europe Rural Development Tour. Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr delivers Statement before the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural Development and Foreign Agriculture on July 23, 2008.
USDA Rural Development 2007 Progress Report / Bringing Broadband to Rural America January 14, 2009 — Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced today that Open Range Communications has finalized a $267 million loan agreement with USDA Rural Development to provide broadband service to 518 rural communities in 17 states.
January 14, 2009 — Agriculture Acting Under Secretary for Rural Development Douglas L. Faulkner today announced the selection of Woodrow Martin of Louisiana as the inaugural recipient of the Agency’s National Community Champion Award
January 14, 2009 — Acting Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Douglas L. Faulkner today announced that the Agency plans to hold a public meeting later this month on ways to expand rural business opportunities.
December 17, 2008 — Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Douglas L. Faulkner today invited members of the public to comment on a new interim rule that simplifies and streamlines access to four USDA Rural Development guaranteed loan programs.
December 9, 2008 — Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Douglas L. Faulkner today announced the selection of Vicki Schurman for the 2008 USDA Rural Development High Mark award.
December 5, 2008 — Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Douglas Faulkner today announced that $230,000 in funding will be made available to develop pilot programs addressing the “heir property” issue, which has contributed to an ongoing, multi-generational trend of land loss by African-American farmers. A formal Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA), signed by former Under Secretary Thomas Dorr as one of his last official acts prior to leaving USDA, was published in today’s Federal Register.
November 21, 2008 – USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr today announced that applications are being accepted under the Public Television Digital Transition Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2009.
November 21, 2008 – USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr today announced that qualifying non-profit organizations may now submit funding applications for the Household Water Well System Grant program.
November 5, 2008 — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced the resignation, effective December 1, 2008, of Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr.
October 23, 2008 - Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas Dorr today announced that broadband and telecommunications loans totaling more than $462 million are being awarded to 19 communications firms serving 19 states. The funds will help bring new and improved telecommunications services to rural residents and businesses.
October 23, 2008 - Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas Dorr today announced the selection of six recipients in five states to receive $15 million in distance learning and telemedicine loans and grants.
October 23, 2008 - Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced the selection of 33 rural utilities and cooperatives in 26 states to receive $1.8 billion in loans to build and repair 7,600 miles of distribution and transmission lines serving more than 90,000 rural customers.
October 22, 2008 – Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr today recognized 38 Rural Development employees who have been honored by Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer for their exemplary service and achievements.
October 14, 2008 – Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr today announced the award of $10.8 million in emergency and disaster grant funds to assist low-income migrant and seasonal farm workers
October 2, 2008 —Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced the selection of 44 rural utilities and cooperatives to receive $1.3 billion in loans to build and repair nearly 11,000 miles of distribution and transmission lines serving almost 85,000 customers in 24 states.
September 24, 2008 - Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced that broadband and telecommunications loans totaling more than $342 million are being awarded to 18 communications firms serving 21 states. The funds will help bring new and improved telecommunications services to rural residents and businesses.
September 19, 2008 – Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced that 17 tribal colleges in eight states have been awarded $4 million through the USDA Rural Development Tribal College Grant program
September 18, 2008 – Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr today announced the selection of 105 recipients in 41 states for Distance Learning and Telemedicine grants totaling $28.2 million.
September 10, 2008 – Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr today announced that 148 groups and individuals have been selected to receive $9.1 million in grants to repair or rehabilitate housing owned or occupied by very-low- and low-income rural citizens. The awards will be distributed in 49 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
September 9, 2008 — Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr today announced that 35 groups in 25 states have been selected to receive $6.3 million in training and technical assistance grants through the Rural Community Development Initiative program.
September 8, 2008 — Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr today announced the selection of 71 recipients in 37 states and two territories to receive $22.1 million in business development loans and grants.
September 4, 2008 — Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced the selection of 144 recipients in 37 states and the territory of Puerto Rico to receive more than $19 million in USDA Rural Development assistance under the Value-Added Producer Grant program.
September 3, 2008 -USDA Rural Development to hold Public Meeting on Farm Bill Renewable Energy Provisions. Live Audio Available to Public via Toll-Free Number
September 2, 2008 -Agriculture Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr announced the selection of 15 historically African-American land grant institutions in 14 states to receive a total of $1.5 million in economic development and business promotion grants.
August 27, 2008 -Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced that 639 individuals and businesses in 43 states and the Virgin Islands have been selected to receive $35 million in grants and loan guarantees for renewable energy systems or to improve energy efficiency in farm and business operations.
August. 22, 2008 —Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced the selection of 20 rural utilities and cooperatives to receive almost $677 million in loans for new electric lines and system improvements in 19 states.
August 21, 2008 - Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr today announced a public meeting on Farm Bill renewable energy provisions.
August 19, 2008 - Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr today announced nearly $5 million in public television digital transition grants to fund 19 projects in 18 states.
August 15, 2008 - Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced the investment of $547 million in loans and grants to provide safe drinking water and improved wastewater treatment systems for rural towns and communities.
August 15, 2008: Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced that more than $4.5 million in grants will go to 23 Rural Cooperative Development Centers to improve rural economic conditions throughout 22 states.
July 30, 2008: Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced that 24 rural electric utilities in 20 states have been selected to receive a total of $447.5 million in loans to build new distribution lines and make system improvements.
July 29, 2008: Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr today announced the selection of 25 communities in 16 states to receive $15.6 million in broadband community connect grants.
July 24, 2008: Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr today announced that 13 recipients in 11 states have been selected to receive $7.4 million in loans and grants to spur economic development. Rural Development calculates that as many as 713 jobs will be created or saved as a result.
July 22, 2008: Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced that 27 individuals and businesses in seven states have been selected to receive $6.9 million in loans and grants for renewable energy systems or to increase energy efficiency in farm and business operations. The funds are being provided under USDA Rural Development’s Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program.
July 17, 2008: Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr today announced the selection of 25 rural communities in 9 states to receive $4 million in economic development grants. Full Story / Rural Business Grants Recipient List
July 15, 2008: Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Douglas L. Faulkner today announced the selection of eight recipients in five states and the Territory of Guam to receive $1.3 million through the Small Minority Producer Grant program.
July 15, 2008: Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Doug Faulkner today announced the names of six groups that have been selected to receive nearly $4 million in loans to spur economic development and create or save nearly 902 jobs in six states and the Western Pacific.
July 14, 2008: Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Douglas L. Faulkner today announced the recipients of the National Multi-Family Housing Site Managers of the Year award for 2008.
July 3, 2008: Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced $1.21 billion in loans to build new distribution lines and make system improvements for more than 73,413 new customers and finance the construction and repair of 6,206 miles of distribution line.
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