Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock
()
or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today announced that USDA is inviting applications for grants to strengthen rural cooperatives and expand access to new and better markets for people in rural America.
MADISON, Wisc., April 12, 2024 – U.S. Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small visited University of Wisconsin – Madison on Friday, April 12, to highlight the department’s ongoing support for agricultural research and education at UW-Madison and met with students to discuss potential career opportunities available for the next generation of farmers, foresters, conservationists, and entrepreneurs.
The Deputy’s visit included a tour of the D.C. Smith Greenhouse, and meetings with UW-Madison leadership and student groups.
STEVENS POINT, Wisc., April 5, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that USDA is investing $2.2 million towards 23 renewable energy projects in Wisconsin to lower energy costs, generate new income and create jobs for U.S. farmers, agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Indiana State Director Dr.
MARANA, Ariz. (Mar. 15, 2024) – Yesterday, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Basil Gooden joined Arizona State Director Charlene Fernandez on a site visit to Trico Electric Cooperative Inc.
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (13 de Marzo de 2024) – Hoy, los Directores Estatales de Desarrollo Rural del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), Charlene Fernández (Arizona), María Gallegos Herrera (California), Patricia Domínguez (Nuevo México) y Maximiliano Trujillo-Ortega (Puerto Rico) asistieron hoy al Foro Comunitario 2024 de la Red de Socios Rurales (RPN, por sus siglas en inglés) en Las Cruces, Nuevo México, para intercambiar con líderes locales sobre los servicios y programas que puede brindar el Desarrollo Rural de USDA.
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (Mar. 13, 2024) – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Directors Charlene Fernandez (Arizona), Maria Gallegos Herrera (California), Patricia Dominguez (New Mexico), and Maximiliano Trujillo (Puerto Rico) attended the Rural Partner Network (RPN) 2024 Community Forum in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to exchange with local leaders on the services and programs that USDA Rural Development can provide.
Landus Cooperative HQs in Des Moines Hosted Outreach Event
USDA investments will help utility providers and electric cooperatives build and improve electric infrastructure
HURON, S.D., March 7, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Nikki Gronli announced today that the Department is investing more than $282 million to improve access to reliable electricity for rural South Dakotans.
DES MOINES, Iowa – On Friday, March 8, 2024, U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director in Iowa Theresa Greenfield will participate in a news conference to highlight the second annual National Biobased Products Day and raise awareness of biobased products in Iowa.
