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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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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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USDA Invests $62.3 Million in Rural Broadband Infrastructure for Alabama Families

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced USDA has invested $62.3 million in high-speed broadband infrastructure that will create
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USDA Provides $6 Million to Expand Broadband Infrastructure for Two Rural Oregon Counties

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director John Huffman today announced that USDA is providing $6 million to expand high-speed broadband infrastructure that will provide e-Connectivity for nearly 650 new customers
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USDA Invests in Drinking Water Quality and Wastewater Management for 784,000 Rural Residents and...

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that the department is investing $635 million in 122 projects
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USDA Helps Remote Alaska Communities Offset High Energy Costs

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Rural Utilities Service Administrator Chad Rupe today announced that USDA is providing financial assistance to six organizations in Alaska to help them offset high energy costs in some of the most
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USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $201 million to improve rural water infrastructure in 31 states
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USDA Invests in Community Facilities Improvements for 3.3 Million Rural Americans in 23 States

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $139 million in 56 projects (PDF, 189 KB) to improve community facilities and provide essential services for 3.3 million rural residents in 23 states.
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USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 25 States

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary of Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $144 million to improve rural water infrastructure in 25 states
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USDA Announces Investments in Community Facilities that will Benefit Almost 200,000 Rural Americans

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USDA Rural Housing Service Administrator Bruce Lammers today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $52 million in 45 community facilities projects that will benefit nearly 200,000 rural residents
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USDA Invests in Energy Efficiency Improvements to Help Farmers, Rural Businesses and Ag Producers...

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Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Bette Brand today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding grants for projects in all states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to reduce energy costs
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USDA Invests in Rural Electric Infrastructure Improvements in 10 States

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U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Administrator Chad Rupe today announced that USDA is investing $181 million to upgrade rural electric systems in 10 states
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USDA Has More Than $400 Million Still Available for Renewable Energy System and Energy...

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Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley today encouraged farmers, rural small businesses and agricultural producers to apply for financing in a key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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USDA Invests in Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in 29 States

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Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley today announced that USDA is investing $192 million in 71 projects located across 29 states to improve rural water infrastructure
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USDA Celebrates National Homeownership Month

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Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley today kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting USDA’s ongoing role to help residents of America’s small towns and cities purchase homes in rural areas.

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