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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 KICKS OFF HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH IN IDAHO

Post Falls, ID - June 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- USDA Housing and Community Facilities Administrator Tammye Treviño today kicked off National Homeownership Month in Idaho by highlighting programs to help rural residents buy, refinance and repair homes.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights June Homeownership Month

WASHINGTON, DC - May 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting programs to help rural residents buy, refinance and repair homes

USDA Seeks Applications to Finance Construction and Rehabilitation of Rural Rental Housing

WASHINGTON, DC - May 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that applications are being accepted from lenders for loan guarantees to finance rural rental housing. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. Today's announcement is one part of the Department's efforts to strengthen the rural economy.

USDA, GINNIE MAE AGREEMENT EXPECTED TO INCREASE RURAL RENTAL HOUSING INVESTMENTS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- USDA Rural Development Acting Under Secretary Doug O’Brien today announced the expansion of a partnership with one of the largest issuers of mortgage-backed securities in the nation to increase investments in rural rental housing. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. Today’s announcement is one part of the Department’s efforts to strengthen the rural economy.

USDA Offers Aid to Homeowners Affected by Oklahoma Tornadoes

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a series of immediate steps the Department is taking to help homeowners affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma.

USDA Proposes Simplified Application Process for Renewable Energy Funding

WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a series of changes to make it easier for agricultural producers and rural small businesses to apply for renewable energy and energy efficiency funding. USDA remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. Today's announcement is one part of the Department's efforts to strengthen the rural economy.

USDA Invites Applications for Renewable Energy System and Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects

WASHINGTON, DC - March 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is seeking applications to provide assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Funding is available from USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. Today's announcement is one part of the Department's efforts to strengthen the rural economy

USDA AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE SAUK – COLUMBIA AREA PARTNER TO PROVIDE...

BARABOO, WIS - March 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- USDA Rural Development State Director, Stan Gruszynski, announced today that Habitat for Humanity of the Sauk – Columbia Area (HFHSCA) has been selected to receive a USDA grant to help strengthen their capacity to provide affordable housing and spur regional economic development

USDA Housing Programs Administered in Accordance with Federal Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- USDA continues to operate its housing programs under the law and in accordance with the will of Congress. Earlier today, Reuters filed a report based on a study of USDA’s home loan portfolio. USDA disputes certain findings in that report

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Expansion of Refinancing Program to Help More Rural Homeowners

WASHINGTON, DC - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is adding 15 more states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to a pilot program that enables current USDA home loan borrowers to save money on housing costs by refinancing their mortgages with lower interest rates. USDA Housing Administrator Tammye Treviño made the announcement on behalf of Secretary Vilsack

USDA to Announce Expansion of Pilot Program for Borrowers with USDA Home Loans

WASHINGTON, DC - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- TOMORROW, Administrator for USDA Rural Housing Programs Tammye Treviño will announce that USDA is expanding the USDA Single Family Refinancing Pilot Program to help more rural homeowners reduce their mortgage payments. The program is being expanded to include 15 additional states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

USDA AWARDS LOANS AND GRANTS TO BUILD RURAL, MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL PROPERTIES

Washington, DC - January 09, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager today announced that USDA has awarded loans and grants to 12 organizations to construct, purchase and rehabilitate rural, multi-family, farm labor housing properties.

USDA Seeks Applications for Funding to Revitalize Rural Rental Housing

WASHINGTON, DC - December 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager announced today that funding is available to preserve and revitalize USDA-financed rural rental housing.

USDA PARTNERS WITH NORTH DAKOTA TRIBAL COLLEGES

BISMARCK, ND - October 26, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jasper Schneider, USDA Rural Development state director, today announced that all five Tribal colleges in North Dakota were awarded grants to improve campus infrastructure. Through the Tribal College Initiative Grant program, each college will receive a $158,656 grant.

City of Romney Approved For Loan To Construct New Public Works Building

Morgantown, WV - September 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Director Bobby Lewis announces that USDA Rural Development approved a Community Facilities Direct Loan of $998,700 for the City of Romney, Hampshire County, WV.

USDA ANNOUNCES SUPPORT TO IMPROVE CAMPUS HOUSING AT PENNSYLVANIA’S MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY

Mansfield, PA - August 22, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A deputy USDA undersecretary today joined the Mansfield University community in Pennsylvania today to break ground for Phase II of a USDA-funded residence hall that will offer students more space, create jobs in the community and help strengthen the economic vitality of the area

South Central Educational Development, Inc. Approved For USDA Rural Development Grant

Morgantown, WV - August 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Director Bobby Lewis announced that USDA Rural Development approved a Community Facilities Grant in the amount of $20,000 for South Central Educational Development, Inc., Mercer County, WV.

ADMINISTRATOR DISCUSSES USDA HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS IN MAINE

Bar Harbor, Maine - July 26, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- USDA Rural Development Administrator for Housing and Community Facilities Programs Tammye Trevino was in Maine today to participate in a housing forum “Housing in America: Innovative Solutions to Address the Needs of Tomorrow” organized by The Bipartisan Policy Center Housing Commission in Partnership with the Jack Kemp Foundation. The Forum took place at the College of The Atlantic in Bar Harbor and addressed the need for affordable housing in rural areas, the importance of addressing housing challenges through a more efficient and coordinated system, and the opportunities for integrating housing with other social services.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Availability of Loans and Grants To Improve Housing for Farmworkers

WASHINGTON, DC - July 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA Rural Development is accepting pre-applications for loans and grants to build or rehabilitate rural rental housing for domestic farmworkers.

USDA Rural Development Celebrates Homeownership Month

Daniels, WV - July 4, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mary Robertson can hardly contain her excitement as she talks about the new improvements to her home near Beckley. Mrs. Robertson qualified for low-interest loan funds and a grant through USDA Rural Development’s rural housing programs earlier this year.

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