Rural Economic Development
A Second-to-None Facility ‘In the Middle of a Cornfield’
Coworking space connects Indiana startups with technology and ideas.
Farm Bill Advances Electric Co-op Interests in Rural Development, Broadband
Read how the Farm Bill will boost rural broadband with $350 million for low-density, unserved area
America’s Electric Cooperatives Applaud USDA Rural Broadband Pilot Program
NRECA CEO Jim Matheson welcomed an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the lau
Along Those Lines, Episode 3: Waging a Comeback for Small-Town America
Latest podcast episode examines "placemaking" and the revitalization of rural communities.
A $1.6 Billion Boost for Rural Infrastructure From USDA
USDA: 7M rural residents, businesses to benefit from latest round of electric infrastructure loans
Now Available: Resource Guide to Help Communities Fight Opioid Abuse
The guide lists federal programs providing funding to build resilient communities.
USDA Interactive Map Gives In-Depth, County-by-County Look at Opioid Crisis
The new tool lets users correlate opioid misuse and deaths to a range of socioeconomic factors.
USDA to Invest Nearly $400 Million to Improve Rural Electric Service in 13 States
USDA loans to co-ops for electric improvements will benefit around 350,000 rural Americans.
How Co-op Revolving Loans Can Help Solve the Child Care Puzzle
Electric co-op revolving loan funds can help fill gap in financing good child care in rural areas.
Indiana Broadband: State Commits $100M; New Study Shows Value of High-Speed Access
Indiana will invest $100 million to develop high-speed internet access in its sparsely populated c