NEW RESOURCE ...
AG ABROAD ...
Supporting family farmers is key to rural prosperity
UN Decade of Family Farming will aid achievement of SDGs, says FAO Director-General
FUNDING AVAILABLE ...
Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant program
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez encouraging eligible rural communities to apply
FUNDING ANNOUNCED ...
USDA helps improve water & wastewater infrastructure
Infrastructure funding will support more than 442,000 rural Americans across 42 states
HEALTH ISSUES ...
USDA supports opioid prevention, recovery
USDA supports opioid prevention, treatment opportunities in rural America
INTERNET ACCESS ...
New site helps rural areas bridge broadband gap
Resources help rural communities bridge the broadband e-connectivity infrastructure gap
DEVELOPMENT ABROAD ...
Unleashing the great potential of Africa's youth
Graziano da Silva noted that food demand in Africa is projected to grow by more than 50%
UPCOMING EVENT ...
Northern Maine Rural Living Day Sept. 8
Demonstrations by rural crafters, livestock displays, youth activities, workshops planned
EDITORIAL ...
Could TV white space bridge the digital divide?
Connect America Now is aiming to eliminate the digital divide by 2022
WATER ACCESS ...