Rural Economic Development
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
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
USDA Loans to Improve Electric Service, Benefit Rural Economies
USDA loans to improve electric service for more than 1 million consumers in 14 states.