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USDA Programs Are Available to Assist Local Farm Owners

January 14, 2011 Darin Leach, USDA Rural Development Iowa Public Information Officer

Recent estimates indicate only nine percent of family farm income comes from farming and fewer than half of our nation’s farmers and ranchers list farming as their primary occupation.

Rural

A USDA Home Repair Grant Helps a Limited-Income Texas Homeowner Save Energy, Make Improvements

January 14, 2011 Leon Carey, Texas Area Director, and Gayle Cargo, Public Information Coordinator

Julia Reyna was in need of assistance to repair her roof, replace the front and back doors, and replace falling sheetrock. She manages her bills with monthly income from Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and SNAP (food assistance) however this did not provide her with enough income to...

Rural

Through the Recovery Act, an Oregon Business, Small Bank Find Opportunity and Protect Jobs

January 13, 2011 Jill Rees, Public Affairs Specialist Oregon USDA Rural Development

A few years ago, RAM Trucking was mainly a hauler of building materials—but everyone knows what happened to the housing market. Yet, RAM Trucking is still on the road and more resilient than ever. To safely steer his company when the economy began to slide, President Dale Latimer applied a basic...

Initiatives Rural

Alaska’s Tribal Organizations Share Views with USDA

January 13, 2011 Gene Kane, Special Projects Director, USDA Rural Development, Alaska

On January 10 and 11, 2011, USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) visited Anchorage to conduct a consultation with Alaska Tribes on a wide range of subjects. At the Consultation, OTR staff, and local and national agency officials met with representatives of Alaska’s Tribes for a discussion of...

Rural

Philipsburg, PA Residents Enjoy Downtown Library

January 11, 2011 Thomas P. Williams, State Director, USDA Rural Development, Pennsylvania

Glowing smiles from the residents of Philipsburg, PA adorned the scene of a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the grand opening of the new downtown location of the Holt Memorial Library on a blustery evening in January. Through $261,500 in loans and $213,500 in grants from the American Recovery and...

Initiatives Rural

A Texas Winery Saves Energy and Money Thanks to USDA Grant

January 11, 2011 Johnny Smith, USDA Rural Development Area Director, and Gayle Cargo, USDA Rural Development Public Information Coordinator

Red Caboose Winery, a family owned business in Meridian, Texas, was recently selected as a recipient of a USDA Rural Energy for America Program Grant. A $15,617 grant is being used to help lower the energy costs of running the rural winery that produces 10,000 cases of wine annually.

Energy Rural

USDA and Recovery Act Funds Make Broadband, Business Opportunities a Reality in Rural Louisiana

January 10, 2011 Karen Lawson, Louisiana Public Information Coordinator

On February 17, 2009 President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. As a result of this Act, two Broadband groundbreaking ceremonies were held in Louisiana during the month of October. Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu and USDA Rural Development State Director Clarence W...

Initiatives Rural

USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program Helps a Nebraska Stable Owner Cut Power Purchases by an Estimated 76 Percent

January 10, 2011 Vicki Schurman, USDA Nebraska Public Information Officer

Colby Creek Stables, a horse stable facility located near Ithaca, Nebraska, in Saunders County offers a number of amenities for horses and riders, including a large indoor arena, heated barn aisles, and ventilated horse stalls. The operation requires a substantial amount of electrical power. Thanks...

Rural

Sign-up for Natural Disaster Assistance Program Opens Today

January 10, 2011 Tanya Brown, USDA Farm Service Agency

Sign-up for the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program starts today for farmers and ranchers who suffered losses caused by natural disasters during the 2009 crop year. This program provides assistance to producers who have suffered from natural disasters and is part of the ‘safety...

Rural

Improving the Integrity of Rural Housing Investments

January 08, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has had a profound impact on the American people. Investments were made to create and save jobs, spurring economic activity and long-term growth. As a result, communities and families had access to resources to help lay a stronger foundation for the future...

Initiatives Rural