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Remote Alaska Receives Broadband Service through the Recovery Act

June 10, 2010 Wes Lannen, General Field Representative, USDA Rural Development-Alaska

One of the best things about living in Alaska and working for USDA is seeing how our programs improve things for the folks who call this region home. Other than electricity and running water, nothing improves the quality of life more than broadband.

Initiatives Rural Technology

Alaskan Businesses “REAP” the Benefits of Renewable Energy Grants and Loan Guarantees

May 04, 2010 Alaska Rural Development State Director Jim Nordlund

Several months ago, Vice President Biden said: “I’m pleased to report that the administration is laying the foundation for a clean energy economy that will create a new generation of jobs, reduce dependence on oil and enhance national security.” If you want proof, check out USDA’s Rural Energy for...

Energy

Rural Development Continues its Long History of Support for Alaska by Funding a Recovery Act Water Project

March 23, 2010

Most Americans reading this blog have probably heard of Talkeetna, Alaska. Not only is it the primary air access point for climbers planning to scale Mount McKinley (Denali) but it is also a tourist stop on the Alaska Railroad, especially in the summer. Talkeetna is unincorporated, but hundreds of...

Initiatives Rural

USDA Sponsored Forums In Alaska Draw Substantial Public Interest

February 05, 2010

We wrapped up the final of four USDA-led jobs forums Monday in Anchorage. As in Fairbanks, Kotzebue and Juneau, area leaders joined with Alaskans from all walks to life to provide input on what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to job creation and retention, especially in rural Alaska.

USDA Results

USDA Highlights 60th Anniversary of Housing Program in Alaska

October 27, 2009 acampbell

Last week it was my privilege as State Director of USDA Rural Development to travel across Alaska with Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager. His trip is a follow-up to one that was taken by Secretary Vilsack to Western Alaska in August, as part of the Rural Tour. I was privileged to also participate in...

Rural

Vilsack Outlines Vision for our Nation's Forests in Seattle Remarks

August 18, 2009 acampbell

With Secretary Vilsack doing so much this month, I want to make sure everyone gets a chance to check out his great remarks last week on the future of our nation’s forests, and share people’s reaction.

Forestry
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