The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is partnering with our rural educational partners and helping them transform hands-on education across Western New York. Across several Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) campus centers in Erie 2-Chautauqua – Cattaraugus (E2CC), students and educators are witnessing, and even taking part in, a powerful example of what happens when rural communities gain access to cutting‑edge training tools.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Zachary Swartz announced today that the Trump Administration provided a $4 million USDA Rural Development grant to Latimer County Rural Water District No. 4.

The Administration’s investment will improve the water treatment plant and distribution system to meet the needs of the community. Additionally, upgrades will make the system compliant with Oklahoma quality regulations and provide the community with clean drinking water.  

Seven States Power Corporation proposes to acquire the Kingston Energy Complex in Roane County, Tennessee.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Zachary Swartz announced today that the Trump Administration provided a USDA Rural Development grant to the City of Laverne and Pioneer Technology Center in Ponca City to grow small and emerging businesses.

The Administration’s investment will work to support three local businesses in Laverne and a small business incubator run by Pioneer Technology Center to increase job and business growth in those two communities.

(Stevens Point, Wis., August 24, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is accepting applications now through September 8, 2026, for the Housing Preservation Grants Program.

(Washington, D.C., Aug. 21, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins officially swore in Glen R. Smith of Atlantic, Iowa, as U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development. Glen took his oath of office at a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair this afternoon.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T. Burton today announced a $2.4 million investment in the Harrison County water system.