Trump Administration Highlights Affordable Pathways to Homeownership in Rural America

(Bangor, Maine, June 2, 2026) –Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Maine State Director John Butera kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting Rural Development’s commitment to expanding access to affordable housing and helping more Americans, especially first-time homebuyers, achieve the dream of homeownership.

The Town of Freeport sits along the Harraseeket River, a northern arm of Casco Bay. Just a few miles away in Brunswick, Mere Point Oyster Company grows shellfish in the clear, fast‑moving waters of Maquoit and Mere Point Bays, waters that are considered some of the most ecologically significant in Maine.

 Although these communities are separate, they are tied together by a single reality: healthy coastal waters sustain both public health and local livelihoods.

Trump Administration Highlights Affordable Pathways to Homeownership in Rural America

(Des Moines, Iowa, June 2, 2026) – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Iowa State Director Mike Sexton kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting Rural Development’s commitment to expanding access to affordable housing and helping more Americans, especially first-time homebuyers, achieve the dream of homeownership.

Description: Construct a 5.0-MWac solar ground-mounted solar array footprint would be approximately 37.5 acres in size. This includes the fenced areas with solar PV modules and an equipment area. In addition, a new 20-foot-wide access road will allow entry to the facility from County Road 2175 N. The total acreage for the fenced area and road is 42 acres.

Staff Assignment Name: Damon Armstrong
Project Submittal Date:10/1/2025
Project Approval Date: 2/24/2026
DOE CE Applied: B5.16

Description: Construct solar arrays within a 9 acre area of previously disturbed agriculture land-use. 

Staff Assignment Name: Damon Armstrong
Project Submittal Date:10/1/2025
Project Approval Date: 2/24/2026
DOE CE Applied: B5.16

Description: Construct a 5.0-MWac solar ground-mounted solar array footprint would be approximately 32 acres in size across land previously agricultural land-use.

Staff Assignment Name: Damon Armstrong
Project Submittal Date:10/1/2025
Project Approval Date: 2/24/2026
DOE CE Applied: B5.16

Description: Construct a 5.0-MWac ground-mounted solar array would have an approximate footprint of 29 acres across land previously agricultural land-use.

Staff Assignment Name: Damon Armstrong
Project Submittal Date:10/1/2025
Project Approval Date: 2/24/2026
DOE CE Applied: B5.16

Trump Administration Highlights Affordable Pathways to Homeownership in Rural America

(Washington, D.C. June 1, 2026) – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Acting Under Secretary Todd Lindsey kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting the Trump Administration’s commitment to expanding access to housing and helping more Americans, especially first-time homebuyers, realize the dream of homeownership.

The Value-Added Producer Grant Invests in Small Farms and Economic Sustainability

 

(Harrisburg, Pa., May 9, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Acting Pennsylvania State Director Jeremy Wilson announced over $670,000 investments through Value-Added Producer Grants that strengthen Rural Development’s commitment to small farms and their economic sustainability.