This past year, USDA Rural Development’s investment in South Dakota helped create or retain more than 442 jobs, aided 1,536 families in buying their own homes and assisted more than 40 communities as they made improvements to their facilities, services and infrastructure.
“At USDA Rural Development we make strategic investments in areas such as healthcare and education to help grow the economic engine in rural America,” added Jones. “Let us know how we can help you foster sustainable economic prosperity through a partnership for businesses, entrepreneurs and working families in rural communities.”
The Revolving Loan Fund Map & Directory for South Dakota can be found at http://www.rd.usda.gov/files/SD_RLF_Information_2015.pdf. Additional information on Rural Development programs can be found at www.rd.usda.gov/sd or contact a USDA Rural Development Program Specialist below:
Dave Franssens, Specialist (Sioux Falls)
Phone: (605) 330-4515, Ext. 128
Fax: (855) 262-1944
Darlene Bresson, Specialist (Watertown)
Phone: (605) 886-8202, Ext. 120
Fax: (855) 262-1945
Clark Guthmiller, Specialist (Pierre)
Phone: (605) 224-8870, Ext. 120
Fax: (855) 262-1942
Gary Wedel, Specialist (Mitchell)
Phone: (605) 996-1564, Ext. 105
Fax: (855) 262-1941
Hettianne Cekalla, Specialist (Rapid City)
Phone: (605) 342-0301, Ext. 118
Fax: (855) 262-1943
Jolene Pravecek, Specialist (Yankton)
Phone: (605) 665-2662; Ext. 116
Fax: (855) 262-1938
USDA Rural Development has 8 offices across the state to serve rural communities and areas. Office locations include a State Office in Huron, along with Area Offices in Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Watertown, and Yankton.
USDA Rural Development is working with rural communities to create jobs, expand opportunity, encourage innovation and build a strong foundation for the future. The agency currently administers and manages more than 40 housing, business and community infrastructure and facility loan and grant programs designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents and farmers and improve the quality of life in rural America.
President Obama’s plan for rural America has brought about historic investment and resulted in stronger rural communities. Under the President’s leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way – strengthening America’s economy, small towns and rural communities. USDA’s investments in rural communities support the rural way of life that stands as the backbone of our American values.