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The United States Department of Agriculture (informally the Agriculture Department or USDA) is the United States federal executive department responsible for developing and executing U.S. federal government policy on farming, agriculture, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities and end hunger in the United States and abroad.

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Biden-Harris Administration Provides $262 Million to Improve Access to Jobs, Health Care and Infrastructure...

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA
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USDA Invests $102 Million to Create Economic Opportunities, Expand Access to Water Infrastructure and...

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced today that USDA
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USDA Partners with Local Groups to Increase Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small announced today the Department is providing $4 million in loans to expand the Native American Relending Pilot program.
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USDA Invests $121 Million in Critical Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change Across Rural America

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh today announced USDA is investing $121 million
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Biden-Harris Administration announces $1 Billion in Community Wildfire Defense Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today launched a new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program. This new, five-year
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USDA Celebrates National Homeownership Month

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack kicked off National Homeownership Month. As part of this nationwide celebration, USDA is highlighting programs that help people in rural, Tribal and underserved areas buy
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USDA Launches Pilot Program to Deploy Renewable Energy Infrastructure to People in Rural Towns

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is making up to $10 million
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Vilsack to Announce Investments in Renewable Energy Infrastructure in Communities Across the Country

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On Wednesday, September 8, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will hold a media call to announce investments in renewable energy infrastructure in rural communities across the country
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Biden-Harris Administration Extends Eviction Moratorium for Homeowners

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today extended through Sept. 30, the eviction moratorium for homeowners of properties financed or guaranteed by USDA.
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Biden-Harris Administration Extends Moratorium on Residential Evictions in USDA Multifamily Housing Communities in Accordance...

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended the eviction moratorium to affected multifamily housing
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USDA Seeks Public Input to Help Create a New Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is requesting public input from interested parties, including potential customers and interested stakeholders, to help create a new Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program. To ensure a diverse group
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Biden Administration Announces Another Foreclosure Moratorium and Mortgage Forbearance Deadline Extension That Will Bring...

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an extension of eviction and foreclosure moratoriums on USDA Single Family
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DOI Signs Agreement with USDA to Increase Investment in Infrastructure on Federal and Tribal...

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The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) forged a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) by signing the National Programmatic Agreement among.
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USDA Invests $281 Million in Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 36 States...

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today announced that the department is investing $281 million in 106 projects to improve water and wastewater infrastructure (PDF, 252 KB) in rural communities in 36 states and Puerto Rico.
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USDA Invests $900 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure in 16 States

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Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $900 million to build, preserve or improve rural electric infrastructure across 16 states (PDF, 151 KB). Censky made the announcement at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s annual meeting and conference
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Secretary Perdue Directs USDA Fleet to Increase Biofuels Usage, Announces Notice of Funding for...

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued a memo(PDF, 1.2 MB) today directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to acquire alternative fueled vehicles (AFV)
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USDA and EPA Announce Continued Commitment to Support Rural Water Systems

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will help rural water systems face the challenges of aging infrastructure, workforce shortages
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USDA Invests $4.4 Million in Rural Broadband Infrastructure in Georgia’s Gilmer County

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Georgia State Director Joyce White announced a $4.4 million investment in high-speed broadband infrastructure. This investment will support the construction of 90 miles of fiber-optic
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USDA to Make $550 Million in Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband...

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the availability of a second round of $550 million in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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USDA Helps Rural Businesses Make Energy Efficiency Improvements, Adopt Renewable Energy Systems

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Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $237 million to help farmers, ag producers

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