The Trump Administration recently appointed Philip Cowee, a business man and sixth-generation Nevadan as the new state director for USDA Rural Development in Nevada. Cowee started his new position Nov. 13, and is based out of the Carson City office.
Cowee is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with nearly 20 years of professional experience developing properties and running businesses in Lyon County. He entitled and developed many commercial and industrial projects, and lead the Lyon County School District as Finance Director from 2012-2016. He has volunteered on the Dayton Regional Advisory Council and with youth sports. Cowee and his wife live in Dayton with their five children.
As State Director, Cowee will use his leadership and experience to oversee Rural Development programs in a customer-focused manner to restore prosperity in rural Nevada."It is an honor to be selected by the President to fill the extremely important role of State Director of Rural Development in Nevada," Cowee said. "I look forward to working with the President, Secretary of Agriculture, and the Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development to increase rural prosperity and enhance customer service through innovation and partnerships in our state."
Under the direction of Secretary Sonny Perdue, the USDA will always be facts-based and data-driven, with a decision-making mindset that is customer-focused. Secretary Perdue leads the USDA with four guiding principles: to maximize the ability of American agriculture to create jobs, sell foods and fiber, and feed and clothe the world; to prioritize customer service for the taxpayers; to ensure that our food supply is safe and secure; and to maintain good stewardship of the natural resources that provide us with our miraculous bounty. And understanding that we live in a global economy where trade is of top importance, Secretary Perdue has pledged to be an unapologetic advocate for American agriculture.
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; homeownership; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit https://www.rd.usda.gov/nv .