(Portland, Ore., February 27, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oregon State Director Jim Carmack today announced the agency is awarding a $1,907,000 loan to Eagle Telephone System, Inc. to expand high-speed internet access in Baker County.

USDA Rural Development State Director for Colorado Sallie Clark joined representatives from Miraflora Wagyu LLC in Longmont today to announce the awarding of $280,470 to three agricultural producers in Colorado through the USDA Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program. Entities can utilize these grant funds to develop value added agricultural products, conduct market research, and implement business and marketing strategies.