Has your ag operation been impacted by drought? USDA staff is available to assist. USDA offers a suite of programs to help your ag operation recover. Learn about available programs and how to get assistance: farmers.gov/blog/facing-dr…
Rural Development
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Rural Development
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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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FREE webinar for meat & poultry processors to learn how they can expand their capacity through a USDA program. Open to the public, June 16, 1 pm CT. Register ▶️ zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…
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The Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program provides loans & training to help rural entrepreneurs launch & grow a business. Apply by 6/20/2026. tinyurl.com/2s4ts899
We’re celebrating #HomeownershipMonth by showcasing real homes purchased with the help of @usdaRD Single Family Housing programs like this one in @RD_Pennsylvania .
- June is #HomeownershipMonth! USDA Rural Development offers 0% down payment loans for eligible rural areas. If you're a low-to-moderate-income borrower, this is your path to buying a home. Check your eligibility on the USDA website today. Link - tinyurl.com/y5dk3x5w
- The clock is ticking! Applications for the USDA’s $60 million MPPEP Phase 4 grant are due on August 7, 2026. Don’t miss out on funding for facility renovations & retrofits, major equipment purchases, and capacity expansion. Head to Grants.gov to submit your
- The Trump Administration has invested $10.8 billion to help 55,000 people buy, repair, or build modest homes through USDA Rural Development. Learn more about our programs at rd.usda.gov/programs-servi…
- Rural Development is opening doors to affordable homeownership through our Guaranteed Loan Program. Applicants can buy or build a home with no down payment. Learn more at tinyurl.com/SFHGuaranteed
- Happy #HomeownershipMonth! @usdaRD is proud to help make homeownership a reality for rural communities across America. All month long, follow us to learn more about our programs and meet people who have used our loans and grants to become #USDAHomeowners.
- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, fellow @USDA officials Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden, Rural Utilities Service Administrator Karl Elmshaeuser, and Assistant Administrator Chris McLean, and @NRECANews CEO Jim Matheson spoke and celebrated with guests at the USDA’s
- From 10% to 100% In 1934, less than 11% of U.S. farms had electricity. By 1952, almost all of them were connected. This rapid growth was fueled by REA’s commitment to providing low-interest loans for local cooperatives. We’ve transitioned from kerosene to clean energy, but our
- Happy 90th anniversary of the Rural Electrification Act! This historic effort is the driving force behind rural cooperatives bringing power to their communities. USDA’s Rural Utilities Service carries this mission forward. We celebrate and honor this historic effort!
- More Than Just Lights: The Telephone Era Did you know the REA didn’t stop at power? In 1949, Congress expanded its mission to include rural telephone service, helping to end the isolation of farm families. This expansion laid the groundwork for the modern communications networks
