Rural Economic Development
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.
USDA Awards $309 Million in Loans for Electric Co-op Infrastructure
In the heart of co-op country, USDA awards $309 million in loans for power lines, smart grid and o
‘They’ve Got Our Back’: Virginia Farm Owners Explain the Value of Co-ops
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative members discuss how electric cooperatives empower rural families
While Rural Prosperity Is Making Headlines, Co-ops Can Keep Heat on Congress
What electric co-ops can do while Congress considers rural infrastructure and broadband.
USDA to Sponsor Roundtables on Rural Opioid Crisis
Now through July: USDA to sponsor roundtables on rural opioid crisis in four regions.
Rural Economies to Benefit From USDA Electric Investments
New round of USDA loans for rural electricity will also benefit local economies, says official.