(Nashville, Tenn., November 12, 2026) — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Tennessee State Director Patrick Jaynes today announced a $249,957 investment in McBride Meats Company of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. The project is expected to create 13 new jobs, increase livestock purchases across the region, and strengthen competition and resilience within the region’s meat processing supply chain.

(Crescent City, Calif., November 10, 2026) — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development California State Director Bryan Anguiano conducted a series of community visits in Del Norte County, meeting with local leaders, Tribal representatives, and community institutions to better understand the opportunities and challenges facing one of California's most rural and geographically unique communities.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T.

How Two Rural Development Projects Are Building a Safer, More Prepared Rural Maine

The towns of Solon and Belgrade are two rural communities committed to investing in public safety for the people who call them home. Both are taking major strides to modernize critical infrastructure with support from USDA Rural Development. These important investments strengthen local capacity, improve emergency response, and ensure that residents can rely on safe, dependable facilities for decades to come.