USDA Partners with IBT Group USA to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in DeSoto County
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Florida State Director Lakeisha Hood Moїse announced today that USDA is partnering with IBT Group USA LLC to promote the expansion of high-speed internet in 10 communities across DeSoto County.
“The Biden-Harris Administration and USDA are working to ensure that people, no matter where they live, have access to high-speed internet,” Hood Moїse said. “Reliable high-speed internet brings new opportunities to people in rural America and makes it easier for them to share innovative ideas with the rest of the country.”
USDA Invests $4.5 Million in Clean Energy and Domestic Biofuels to Strengthen Wisconsin Farms and Small Businesses
MARION, Wisc., April 24, 2024 – Today, in honor of Earth Day 2024, Rural Development Wisconsin St
On Earth Day, USDA Rural Development Invests $13.4 Million in Clean Energy and Biofuels Projects To Strengthen Rural Iowa Economy
83 Grants to Ag Producers, Small Businesses, and Fuel Suppliers across the State
USDA Invests in Clean Energy and Affordable Fuels to Strengthen Farms, Small Businesses Across Florida
In honor of Earth Day 2024, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Florida State Director Lakeisha Hood Moїse announced today that USDA is funding clean energy projects to help lower energy bills, expand access to affordable fuels, and create jobs across Florida.
“The Biden-Harris Administration and USDA are committed to expanding access to modern clean energy systems and fueling options that strengthen the nation’s energy independence while creating good-paying jobs and saving people money,” Hood Moїse said.
USDA Invites Applications for Grants to Strengthen Rural Cooperatives and Expand Access to New and Better Markets for People in Rural America
WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today announced that USDA is inviting applications for grants to strengthen rural cooperatives and expand access to new and better markets for people in rural America.
USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small Continues College Tour with Visit to UW-Madison
MADISON, Wisc., April 12, 2024 – U.S. Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small visited University of Wisconsin – Madison on Friday, April 12, to highlight the department’s ongoing support for agricultural research and education at UW-Madison and met with students to discuss potential career opportunities available for the next generation of farmers, foresters, conservationists, and entrepreneurs.
The Deputy’s visit included a tour of the D.C. Smith Greenhouse, and meetings with UW-Madison leadership and student groups.
USDA Invests $2.2 Million in Clean Energy to Strengthen Wisconsin Farms and Businesses
STEVENS POINT, Wisc., April 5, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that USDA is investing $2.2 million towards 23 renewable energy projects in Wisconsin to lower energy costs, generate new income and create jobs for U.S. farmers, agricultural producers and rural small businesses.