ACTION NEEDED ...
GRANTS AVAILABLE ...
Grants help rural businesses lower energy costs
USDA has $400M+ available for renewable energy, energy efficiency loan guarantees
INFRASTRUCTURE ...
USDA invests in community facilities in rural NY
USDA has $2B+ still available for rural communities to build or modernize facilities
RURAL LIFE ...
USDA investments will benefit 631,000 rural Americans
Funding will support education, health care, municipal and public safety facilities
FOOD ACCESS ...
FNS fills the summer meal gap in rural areas
Programs help families ensure children have access to nutritious meals and snacks
NEW DOCUMENTARY ...
Film shows impact of urbanization on rural America
American Angus Association has produced a documentary on urban sprawl
MEETING ...
Meeting tackles fairs, water policy and rural issues
CA State Board of Food & Agriculture celebrates fair season, hears updates on rural issues
ECONOMIC IMPACT ...
Impact of rural economy on farmer mental health
Morning Consult research poll surveyed rural adults and farmers/farmworkers
TECHNOLOGY USE ...
USDA releases report on rural broadband
Reliable, high-speed broadband is essential to enhanced agricultural production
RURAL LIFE ...