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Offices in Tifton and Douglas, Georgia are closed on alternating Thursdays. Phone the offices prior to planning your visit.
The Offices in Blackshear and in Camilla, Georgia are only open at select hours on alternating Thursdays. Phone the offices prior to planning your visit.
Tifton Area Office (229) 382-0273 ext. 4 | 2406 North Tift Avenue, Suite 103 | Tifton, Ga 31794 THE TIFTON OFFICE IS CLOSED ON ALTERNATING THURSDAYS; PHONE FIRST BEFORE PLANNING YOUR VISIT
El Desarrollo Rural de USDA Ayuda a Restaurar la Esperanza en Loiza, Puerto Rico
Carmen, una residente de mucho tiempo en la tranquila comunidad de Loiza, Puerto Rico, ha experimentado su parte de dificultades. En 1999, Carmen y su difunto esposo compraron su casa con un pequeño préstamo de su suegra. Durante años, la pareja disfrutó de su vida en Loiza.
“Todo el tiempo bien tranquilo, no se ve nada de agresividad o de problemas ni nada,” dijo Carmen.
USDA Rural Development Helps Restore Hope in Loiza, Puerto Rico
Carmen, a longtime resident of the quiet community of Loiza, Puerto Rico, has experienced her share of hardships. In 1999, Carmen and her late husband purchased their home with a small loan from her mother-in-law. For years, the couple enjoyed their life in Loiza.
“Everything is very quiet all the time; you don’t see aggressiveness or problems, anything at all,” Carmen said.
De la lucha a la estabilidad: Restaurando una casa familiar en Loíza
En un terreno multigeneracional en la zona rural de Loíza, Puerto Rico, se erige un nuevo hogar para Iris. Iris es una de nueve hermanos que crecieron en la casa, originalmente construida en un terreno que fue legado por sus abuelos.
"Los abuelos le dieron un pedazo de tierra a cada uno de sus hijos, y ellos construyeron sus casas allí, pero lo que construyeron, autorizaron a sus hijos a también construir," dijo ella.
Solar Energy Helps New Farm on the Road to Financial Sustainability
Retired biochemist Gary Goodrich founded Replenova Farm in 2015, after decades spent growing healthy produce as a pastime. He had sold his Portland biotech company and was ready to dive into organic farming. In 2019 he purchased land and relocated the farm to Durham, Maine, where he opened for business with a brand-new farm store and commercial kitchen alongside fields, high tunnels, and a big red barn.
From struggle to stability: Restoring a family home in Loiza
On multigenerational land in rural Loíza, Puerto Rico, stands a new home for Iris. Iris is one of nine siblings who grew up in the house, originally built on land passed down from her grandparents.
"The grandparents gave a piece of land to each of their children, and they built their houses there, but what they built, they authorized their children to also build," she said.
Colonias Grant Brings New Wastewater Treatment Plant to Anthony, New Mexico
In southern New Mexico along the Rio Grande and the Texas border, the small City of Anthony is no stranger to the benefits of partnering with USDA Rural Development. The small community of less than 10,000 residents is a designated colonia, making it eligible for grants and loans created specifically for colonia communities.
A colonia refers to a rural community with a population of 25,000 or less located within 150 miles of the United States and Mexico border. A colonia lacks a potable water supply, adequate sewage systems, or sanitary housing.
Sun Powers Production Next to World’s Largest Pistachio
When Thomas McGinn and his son, Tim, moved from Southern California to the desert of New Mexico in 1980, Thomas was looking for a change. He wanted to get back into farming and get out of his job working in food production for big factories.
He purchased land for a farm and built a home. Eventually, the farm grew to the size it is today, hosting 12,300 pistachio trees and 7,500 grape vines. The farm, officially titled Pistachio Tree Ranch, produces wine and pistachio products on-site and is now known as Pistachioland.