Today, State Director for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for Rural Development in Pennsylvania Bob Morgan was appointed to the Governor's Advisory Council on Rural Affairs. The council is comprised of representatives from the private sector, non-profit sector, and local, state, and federal government, and works to improve the coordination and effectiveness of federal, state, and other programs affecting rural areas in Pennsylvania.
"I am thrilled to be a part of this advisory council," Morgan said. "It is great to see all levels of government working together to improve the quality of life for all rural Pennsylvanians."
Morgan was Presidentially appointed as State Director in October 2021.
With more than 40 loan, loan guarantee, and grant programs, USDA Rural Development is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America.
During the current fiscal year, USDA Rural Development invested more than $504 million in the Commonwealth.
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