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With USDA Support, an Oregon Door Manufacturer Crosses Threshold from Recession to Recovery

October 03, 2012 Jill Rees, Oregon USDA Public Affairs Specialist

Over its 15-year history, wood door manufacturer Pacific Pine has seen its share of good times and tough times. In 2007, the company was running strong with solid sales and nearly 70 employees. To sustain the momentum and continue to grow, they decided to take on short-term debt for large machinery...

USDA Results Rural

USDA Helps Prevent South Dakota Firm’s “Goose” From Being “Cooked”

February 27, 2012 South Dakota USDA Public Information Officer Tammi Schone

Memories of a good home cooked meal…. Mom’s in the kitchen…Dad’s snatching tidbits when Mom’s back is turned….wonderful aromas wafting from the kitchen. As the family joins together for dinner, the table is laden with scrumptious food, and Mom brings the crowning jewel to the table… a beautiful...

Rural

Building the Connection between Federal Programs and Job Creation in Rural America

February 09, 2012 Doug O’Brien, Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development

In his State of the Union Address, the President announced a plan for building a strong, successful and lasting economy. He spoke in particular about the need to source jobs domestically in order to bring employment back to the United States and the need for a strong manufacturing base to build our...

Rural

Supporting Those Who Go Green With a New Energy Efficiency Initiative

January 11, 2012 Larry Anderson, USDA Rural Development

Reducing rental housing operating expenses, preserving the environment and promoting local energy sources is a priority for USDA Rural Development, demonstrated by green-energy initiatives like the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program. Rural...

Rural

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

USDA Rural Development Administrator talks Energy in Ohio

October 22, 2010 Michael L. Jones, USDA Ohio Public Affairs Specialist

As America dedicates more resources to researching, developing and deploying new energy production technologies to help reduce its dependence on petroleum imported from abroad, positive discussions are occurring among energy industry leaders about the environmental and economic impact adopting these...

Initiatives Rural
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