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Eligible Wisconsinites affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding April 13-23, 2026 can apply for federal disaster assistance. 

Engineering for USDA Water and Waste Projects

Changes and Simplifications to Preliminary Engineering Report Requirements

USDA Rural Development invites consulting engineers who are interested in learning about USDA water and waste projects to join our webinar on Thursday, July 30 at 12 p.m. EDT. Water and Environmental Programs staff will discuss recent updates to RUS Bulletin 1780-2 and how to develop Preliminary Engineering Reports for USDA water and waste projects. 

Join us on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For questions, please contact Cristina Rivera at Cristina.Rivera@usda.gov.

Wisconsin Rural Development State Office
5417 Clem’s Way
Stevens Point, WI 54482 
Phone: 715-345-7600

The latest news, policy updates, and photos are in the Summer 2026 Newsletter. View here 

View a collection of photos from the USDA Rural Development Wisconsin Office, highlighting our work and the communities we serve. These images showcase real examples of how our programs support rural businesses, improve housing, and strengthen infrastructure across Wisconsin. View here

 

Rural Development Success Stories

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A Rural Coffee Shop Owner Receives Technical Assistance and Training through USDA-Funded Program

At just 19 years old, Chloe Genske has already celebrated one year of owning the coffee shop where she used to be an employee during high school.When the owner of The Daily Drip in Shawano decided to sell the business, Chloe jumped at the chance to own her own business.  “I couldn't stop thinking about it,” said Chloe. “I was 18, fresh out of high school, it was a scary thought, and it was a big risk, but risks…
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