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What rural development looks like in the U.S.

Real Agriculture

In each province, to varying degrees and over time, rural development has been part of the agriculture portfolio. It comes and goes — Ontario was the latest province to spin rural affairs out of the ag mix and into its own ministry. There’s an argument to be made for including or excluding rural development with… Read More

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USDA Rural Development Celebrates National Homeownership Month 2024

USDA Blog

Each year, as part of this nationwide celebration , USDA highlights programs that help people in rural and Tribal areas buy, build and repair affordable homes. Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack kicked off National Homeownership Month.

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Michigan Rural Development Fund

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The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) is offering a grant opportunity to promote the sustainability of land-based industries, including food and agriculture, and support infrastructure that benefits rural communities. Proposals are due December 5, 2024.

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1890 Scholar Helps Others Recover from Natural Disasters as Loan Specialist with USDA Rural Development

USDA Blog

Dominique Smith recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences with a concentration in agribusiness. She recently accepted a permanent position with the U.S.

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Agriculture’s Role in Tackling Rural Development Challenges and Poverty Reduction

Agric4profits

Rural development challenges are extensive and multifaceted, affecting millions of people across the globe. In many rural areas, limited access to essential ser

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USDA 2501 Grant Recipient Connects Rural Community Leaders in Service

USDA Blog

Rural Development Leadership Network (RDLN) President Starry Krueger is working to keep people on their traditional lands, and to keep the land grounded in agriculture.

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Celebrating National Cooperative Month: The Future is Cooperative

USDA Blog

October is National Cooperative Month, and the theme, "The Future is Cooperative," anticipates the increasingly vital role cooperatives play in enhancing the quality of life in rural areas.