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USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural communities. Together, America prospers.
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As you may have seen, today is the birthday of our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. Did you know that on May 15th, 1862, Lincoln established a new bureau devoted to agriculture, the "people's department" as he called it, & that department is the
@USDA
you know today? Thanks Abe!
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On this day in 1809, our 16th President Abraham Lincoln was born at Sinking Spring Farm in Kentucky. He would go on to establish the Department of Agriculture in 1862, the "people's department" as he liked to call it. Almost 158 years later and here we are! Cheers Abe!🎂
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Just announced:
@USDA
Extends Evictions and Foreclosure Moratorium to March 31, 2021 and Provides Additional Guidance for Servicing Loans Impacted by COVID-19:
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Did you know: Most of our food, fiber, manufactured goods, and energy come from rural America. Investing in rural infrastructure is vital not just for the people that live there, but for every American and our overall national economy!
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Let's give a warm welcome to our new Under Secretary for Rural Development, Xochitl Torres Small! The granddaughter of farmworkers, Xochitl grew up in New Mexico, and is a lifelong champion of rural communities. Get to know more about Xochitl here:
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JUST RELEASED:
@USDA
Invests $1 Billion to Improve Community Infrastructure for People Living in Rural Towns Across the Country:
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Good morning! And what a morning it is- today is International Day of Rural Women! In thriving rural communities all over the US, women take the lead as ag producers, first responders, business owners, & so much more. So for all you hardworking rural women, cheers to you today!
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Big news-
@SecretarySonny
has just announced that
@USDA
is making available up to $1 billion in loan guarantees to help rural businesses meet their working capital needs during the coronavirus pandemic. Read the full announcement here:
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As we near the end of
#WomensHistoryMonth
, we at RD just wanted to once again shout out all the amazing women working in rural America. Whether it be agriculture, broadband, healthcare- you name it, rural America is a better place to work and live thanks to you!
#PhotoOfTheWeek
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Today is
#NationalRuralHealthDay
& we at Rural Development are excited to share some of our healthcare highlights from across the nation. Starting at 8:00 AM EST, then again every hour on the hour, check back here for a new health project with which RD is proud to have partnered!
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Agriculture is essential to everyday life, and we’ve seen
the importance of American ag during the pandemic. During this
#NationalAgWeek
, we thank the individuals dedicated to feeding the world and making rural America a better place to live and work!
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NEWS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $401 Million for High-Speed Internet Access in Rural Areas:
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Discover the past, celebrate the present, and envision the future with USDA Rural Development! Our NEW history webpage explores this journey, showcasing our mission to enhance the economy and quality of life in rural communities. Visit the new history page
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Just announced! USDA has invested $7.2 million in high-speed broadband infrastructure to create/improve rural e-Connectivity for rural households and farms in Iowa & South Dakota through USDA's Broadband ReConnect Program.
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NEW TODAY:
@USDA
to Make Up to $1.15 Billion Available to Help People Living in Rural Communities Access High-Speed Internet:
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We're on a three-day streak of announcing new broadband investments in rural areas all over the country. And today is a big one, as Alabama is set to benefit from $62.3 million in high-speed broadband infrastructure via our ReConnect Program! Great news!!
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Happy
#NationalSTEMDay
! Today is about encouraging people of all ages to exercise their interests in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM). Rural Development is proud to assist projects that champion STEM education. Learn more here:
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STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT: USDA Implements Immediate Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities Affected by COVID-19:
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Just announced! USDA has invested $23.7 million in high-speed broadband infrastructure that will create or improve rural e-Connectivity for nearly 8,750 rural households in North Carolina through USDA's Broadband ReConnect Pilot Program. Check it out.
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We are so proud 🥲
Congrats to (former) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small as she takes on her new role as Deputy Secretary of
@USDA
!
We can't wait to see what you do!!
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Fantastic news incoming-
@usda
is proud to announce that it is investing $5.2 billion (yes billion!) to build and improve critical rural infrastructure in 46 states and Puerto Rico. Read the full news release:
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On this day in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation to establish the United States Department of Agriculture, or "The People's Department" as he called it. Now it's 159 years later, and we are still here doing the people's work! Happy birthday USDA!🎉
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Brian Murray, an RD Area Director in New York – has been a volunteer with the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department for more than 25 years. He’s on the medical rescue squad & transporting suspected COVID-19 patients to medical facilities in northern NY. Thanks for your service Brian!
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Our love for rural America knows no bounds! And the reason we get to continue our work is because rural communities all over the country trust us to deliver for them, so we are sending love their way too! Thanks for everything!
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Happy National Library Week! Rural Development is proud to fund libraries all throughout our nation's rural communities. We do it via our Community Facilities Program!
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JUST ANNOUNCED:
@USDA
Invests $185 Million to Improve Rural Community Facilities and Essential Services in 32 States:
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At the White House today, Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is funding 47 projects in 23 states to improve access to reliable electricity and clean drinking water for more than one million people and create good-paying jobs across the nation.
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JUST RELEASED: Biden-Harris Administration Launches Nationwide Network of Partners to Tap Resources for Rural America:
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JUST ANNOUNCED:
@USDA
Invests $633 Million in Climate-Smart and Resilient Infrastructure for People in Rural Communities:
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Good morning! This Thursday is
#NationalRuralHealthDay
, but we could never fully emphasize such a critical topic in just one day. So all week long, we will be tweeting about the importance of rural health, and how
@usda
RD makes rural America a healthier place to work and live!
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JUST RELEASED:
@USDA
Invests $1.4 Billion to Support Local Businesses, Create Good-Paying Jobs and Strengthen the Economy in Rural America:
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Who's ready for some HUGE news??? Check it out:
Biden-Harris Administration Makes Historic, $11 Billion Investment to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America Through Investing in America Agenda:
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.
@SecretarySonny
describes what is included in the Agriculture and
#RuralProsperity
Task Force Report which will be presented to
@POTUS
today at
@FarmBureau
's convention. Tune in at 4 PM EST!
#AFBF18
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Happy Groundhog Day! If you haven't heard the news out of Pennsylvania yet, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, which means ~six more weeks~ of winter! Are we ready for that?
Check in with us to see if your home could use some winter repairs:
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🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
We're making waves today, as it's just been announced that
@USDA
has invested $281 million in critical water infrastructure for 36 states + Puerto Rico via RD's Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program! Read the full announcement:
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JUST RELEASED:
@USDA
Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants to Help People Living in Rural Communities Get Access to High-Speed Internet:
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We wouldn't be an agency of the
@USDA
without recognizing the men and women who have made agriculture their livelihood, especially on a day like today. So for all the farmers out there, happy
#NationalFarmersDay
from everyone here at Rural Development. Thanks for all that you do!
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JUST RELEASED: Biden-Harris Administration Now Accepting Applications for $1 Billion Rural High-Speed Internet Program:
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Just announced: We've got a wave🌊 of 49 new water and environmental infrastructure projects coming to 23 states. That's 171,000 rural Americans who will benefit from infrastructure for drinking water, stormwater drainage, and waste disposal systems:
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ReConnect returns!📶
Just announced:
@USDA
Invests $167 Million in High-Speed Broadband in 12 States:
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Good morning! We've got a double dose of ReConnect news for you today, starting with this-
@USDA
has just announced a $71 million investment in high-speed broadband for rural Kansas and Oklahoma:
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Today is the 85th anniversary of the Rural Utilities Service here at Rural Development. In that time we’ve been able to deliver critical infrastructure such as clean water, broadband, and electricity to our nation’s rural communities. Here’s to the next 85 years!
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Yesterday we announced that
@USDA
is expanding its Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) program to include public-private partnerships. So what does this mean? For
#RDInsider
today, let's take a look at HFFI, what it does, and how this new announcement changes things.
🧵
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USDA is working with partners to address rural infrastructure needs. What do you need? Town hall building? Fire station? Maybe a public works facility like the one pictured here in Akwesasne, NY. We can help make these critical investments for the future.
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NEWS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $502 Million for High-Speed Internet in Rural Communities:
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It's
#WaterWednesday
here at
@USDA
, because we've just announced $201 million in new investments to improve rural water infrastructure in 31 states! Nearly 300,000 rural Americans will benefit. Read more here:
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This Thursday is
#NationalRuralHealthDay
, but we could never fully emphasize such a critical topic in just one day. All week long we will be tweeting about the
#PowerOfRural
and how
@usdaRD
makes rural America a healthier place to work and live. Join us!
#NRHD2021
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Put that
#MondayMotivation
to good use by contacting your local
@USDA
office to find a
#SummerMeals
site in your community. You can also call the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-338-6479. Do right and feed everyone!
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Get ready for some huge news- Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Up To $500 Million in Emergency Rural Health Care Funds Under the American Rescue Plan:
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We couldn't pick just one photo for our last
#MainStreetMonday
of 2020, so here are a few of our faves from the year that was (clockwise from top left):
-Livingston, Montana
-Bode, Iowa
-Shepherdstown, West Virginia
-Brigham, Utah
Here's to more Main Streets in 2021!
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Did you know this week is
#NationalSmallBusinessWeek
? It's true!
And it's also true that RD has a slew of programs designed with small business in mind. Whether you're just starting out or have experience under your belt, we have something for everyone:
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From all of us here at Rural Development, happy International Women's Day! And a special shout out to all the women working in and around America's rural communities- our nation is a better place because of you. Thank you!
#InternationalWomensDay
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XTS on Insta! Today RD Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small will be taking over
@USDA
's Instagram as she travels to Alabama to announce more than $1 billion in investments that will transform rural areas nationwide with
@DepSecBronaugh
. Tune in!
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The decline in U.S. rural population, which began in 2010, has reversed for the first time this decade. Improved labor market conditions have allowed rural areas to retain more residents and attract more newcomers.
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$500 million available in grant funding? No need to pinch yourself or scratch your eyes-
@usda
really just made it happen yesterday. Yes, $500 million in emergency rural health care grant funding is now available under the American Rescue Plan. Learn more:
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.
@USDA
is kicking off National
#HomeownershipMonth
by highlighting programs that help people in rural, Tribal and underserved areas buy, build, and repair affordable homes and pay their rent in America’s small towns and communities. Read all about it!
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From all of us here at Rural Development, happy
#NationalAgDay
! We consider ourselves lucky to be able to work with ag producers in rural communities nationwide to help make rural America a better place to work and live!
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On days like
#CyberMonday
, it's easy to take modern broadband e-connectivity for granted. That's why for areas of the country where fast and reliable broadband infrastructure is a critical need,
@USDA
created the ReConnect program for rural communities:
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Howdy! Let's kick off this Friday the right way- it's ReConnect time! We're looking down south for this one, where
@SecretarySonny
has just announced a $19 million Broadband ReConnect investment in rural Texas:
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USDA Rural Development Innovation Center Launches Interactive Webpage to Share Best Practices for Rural Economic Development:
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Great news! USDA is investing in Rural Broadband to rebuild America’s infrastructure. Reliable & affordable high-speed internet connectivity can help close the digital divide between rural and urban communities.
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From all of us here at Rural Development, have a happy, healthy, and meaningful Memorial Day 🇺🇸
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The day has finally arrived! Rural Development's ReConnect Program has officially opened for round 4 funding as of today! All the details, plus how to get your applications in, at our ReConnect page:
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Rural Development is proud to announce that we've invested $61 million in broadband infrastructure for 11,000 rural households, 81 farms, 73 businesses, 16 educational facilities, 12 community facilities & 2 health care facilities in rural Missouri:
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Our announcement in Iowa today caps off round one of our Broadband ReConnect Pilot Program. $744 million, 172,000 households, and 34 states later- just take a look at the impact it has had in our nation’s rural communities. See you in round 2!
#ReConnectUSA
📶
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Happy National Biobased Products Day! Rural Development is happy to raise awareness of biobased products and what they do for the country's economy and rural communities:
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From all of us here at USDA Rural Development, we wish you a happy, healthy, and very merry Christmas!
🤶🤶🎅🎅🦌🦌🎄🎄🎁🎁
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#DidYouKnow
that according to
@nokidhungry
, 43% of low-income families say it's harder to make ends meet during summer. Free
#SummerMeals
provided at
@usdaRD
financed facilities can help:
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