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Successful partnerships can be found in just about every industry, but the ones that support agriculture are a unique breed because they ultimately benefit everyone in rural communities. In Virginia, one highly effective collaboration has been helping groups of farmers operate more productively and profitably for nearly 20 years.
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GREATFALLS, Mont., Oct. 27, 2024 – At the heart of Montana’s rural communities, USDA Rural Development, Montana is empowering individuals and families to transform their lives through programs like the Self-Help Housing 502 Direct Home Ownership Program. One such success story comes from Great Falls, where Lori Bonifay, a single mother of five, is building not only a home but a brighter future for her family.
A nationwide shortage of welders is plaguing the United States. In response to this reality, Tyler Sasse made the decision to develop an elite, competitive welding school in 2019. Western Welding Academy was founded in Gillette, Wyoming, a community historically associated with the coal, oil and gas industries.
Cathy Sylvester's journey has been a remarkable testament to perseverance and resilience. She purchased a home through USDA Rural Development Indiana in 2018 as a single mom. With a USDA 502 Direct Loan, she got a modest and comfortable space for herself and her two sons, Christopher and Christian, in Greene County.
Inspiring Journey to Home Repair
Meet Mr. Joe Lewis. Like his namesake, the former first black world heavyweight champion, Mr. Lewis, at 84 years old, is a champion in spirit. Living in Monterey, Louisiana, the unincorporated community in Concordia Parish, Mr. Lewis is one of the 439 residents who call Monterey home.
