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(Williamston, N.C., October 1, 2026) — Members of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development North Carolina team are participating in a fire truck delivery ceremony with Williamston Fire Department today.

The town of Williamston utilized a $1 million USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant to purchase a new E-ONE HR 100-foot aerial ladder truck. This new fire truck will significantly expand the operational safety, versatility, and tactical reach of the Williamston Fire Department.

(Washington, D.C., September 30, 2026) —The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development today announced a revision to the initial and annual guarantee fee structure for the Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program (GRRHP). Rural Development designed this change to increase affordable rural rental housing production and align with the Trump-Vance Administration’s priorities.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Michigan State Director Dom Restuccia today commemorated the ribbon cutting for Ironwood’s water system and announced a $1,064,000 loan for Rudyard Township. 

“It’s fitting that we celebrate the completion of one Upper Peninsula infrastructure project and are able to announce a new one moving forward,” said Restuccia. “Under the leadership of President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, we are making historic infrastructure investments across rural Michigan.”

Story and photo contributors: Michael Frye (South Dakota) Christopher Freeman (North Dakota), Shinae Young and Sam Diffenderfer (Missouri), Cynthia Morales (Minnesota)

What first began as a search for a new home for the company’s unique blend of meadery, great food and hospitality, Sioux Falls wasn’t at the top of the list. But as Sam Clikeman, managing member of Big Lost Meadery and Ranch & Roost, puts it now, “Sioux Falls just kept rising to the top.”

Building Roots in a New Community

“Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Rural Development is focused on improving essential infrastructure for rural Minnesotans,” said Ditlevson. “These projects help restore prosperity and will enhance services to residents, businesses, and visitors to these northern Minnesota communities.”  

Projects receiving investments from USDA Rural Development are:

(Angier, N.C., September 19, 2026) — Members of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development North Carolina team are participating in a groundbreaking ceremony with Angier and Black River Fire Department today.

The Angier and Black River Fire Department will utilize a $6 million loan through USDA’s Community Facilities Program to construct a new five bay fire station.