RURAL LIFE ...
COMMUNICATIONS ...
Grange supports broadband bill
Supports legislation to help communities to develop their own Broadband capabilities
INTERNET ACCESS ...
New push for high-speed internet in rural Maine
Proposal to the Maine Legislature would provide $15 million to ConnectME Authority
MENTAL HEALTH ...
Building a mental health toolkit for rural residents
Identifying resources to support the mental well-being of those in agricultural communities
A LOOK BACK ...
USDA highlights efforts to build rural prosperity
USDA discusses investments and accomplishments to build rural properity in 2019
ENERGY USE ...
USDA helps rural businesses with energy efficiency
$237 million will help farmers, ag producers and rural-based businesses lower energy costs
RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE ...
USDA invests $4.3M in rural broadband for NY families
Will create or improve rural e-Connectivity for more than 1,000 rural households
RURAL DEVELOPMENT ...
USDA invests in water quality, wastewater management
Investments will benefit 784,000 rural residents and businesses in 42 states
RURAL DEVELOPMENT ...
USDA invests in rural education, health care
Distance learning and telemedicine investments will benefit 5.4 million rural residents
RURAL DEVELOPMENT ...