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Economic Development in Montana: Founded on Partnerships

October 07, 2015 Lisa Mensah, Undersecretary for Rural Development

One of the foundations of our work here in Rural Development is the close partnership we've developed with private sector entities like community and economic development organizations. A recent trip to Montana underscored that point as I visited several communities across the north central portion...

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Still Made in Rural America: Steel in California Gold Country

October 24, 2014 Glenda Humiston, California State Director, USDA Rural Development

Small town Oroville, California sits on the banks of the Feather River at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It was established to supply the thousands of prospectors headed to Bidwell Bar, one of the first gold rush mines in the state. Today, this community of 16,260 people produces much...

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Troubled Teens Climb to New Heights in Rural America

August 22, 2014 Vicki Walker, USDA Rural Development Oregon State Director

Teens across the country are looking forward to the school year and many new experiences that will enrich their lives and start them on their way to future success. Those who struggle with mental health and addiction issues during this critical time of life, however, face tremendous challenges that...

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Deputy Under Secretary Visits Successful Rural Initiatives in Illinois

August 01, 2012 Joan Messina, Illinois USDA Public Information Officer

What do 13 doctors in Southern Illinois, hundreds of outpatients and a bilingual library have in common? USDA Rural Development! Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Doug O’Brien recently visited the Monroe County Surgical Center in Waterloo and the Fairmont City Library Center in the...

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