Rural Development

HURON, S.D., Jan. 24, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development South Dakota State Director Nikki Gronli today announced that it is investing more than $618,000 through three Rural Development programs in communities across South Dakota.

The investments are grants as part of the Rural Microentrepreneur Assitance Program, Rural Community Development Initiative Grants, and Housing Preservation Grants Program.

183 Awards to Ag Producers and Small Businesses Statewide

HURON, S.D., Jan. 19, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development South Dakota State Director Nikki Gronli today announced three

$5 Million in Funding Will Provide More Cost-Effective Options for American Consumers

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 17, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Indiana today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to help agricultural producers maximize the value of their products and venture into new and better markets.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Alaska Julia Hnilicka today announced 21 projects to improve infrastructure for people in rural Alaska. These projects are funded by a $9.2 million investment from USDA.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Alaska State Director for Rural Development Julia Hnilicka today announced the first grant recipients under the Indigenous Animals Harvesting and Meat Processing Grant Program

STEELE, N.D. Jan. 5, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Erin Oban today joined NoDak Meats, LLC, and Lewis and Clark Development Group for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the upcoming opening on January 8, 2024, of the new meat processing facility in Steele, ND.

Investment to benefit more than 9,200 rural residents 

OREGON, Wis., January 4, 2024 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today visited Oregon to help the community celebrate the grand opening of the Oregon Public Library.  

Investments will benefit nearly 21,200 people in rural Ohio