FUNDING AWARDED ...
land use ...
A growing population means a loss of ag land
What does the surging population mean for farmers and ranchers?
NATURE'S IMPACT ...
E-book highlights profound, diverse effects of nature on learning
Articles strengthen the case for nature’s importance to children
ENERGY USE ...
USDA invests in energy efficiency to help farmers
Investments will help farmers, rural businesses, producers lower energy costs
CONSERVATION ...
Can protecting land promote employment?
Six states from CT to Maine have protected more than 5 million acres of land since 1990
RURAL LIFE ...
USDA investments will benefit 631,000 rural Americans
Funding will support education, health care, municipal and public safety facilities
NEW DOCUMENTARY ...
Film shows impact of urbanization on rural America
American Angus Association has produced a documentary on urban sprawl
INFRASTRUCTURE ...
USDA invests in rural electric infrastructure
Nearly 77,000 rural customers will benefit from improved or new service
FARMLAND PRESERVATION ...
Farmland on NYC's doorstep saved from pavement
Coalition of agricultural groups create innovative farm business model on protected land
DEVELOPEMENT ...