…in decades in the Los Padres National Forest. There is also an effort to reopen portions of public lands for livestock grazing, as well as solar and broadband infrastructure development….
Webpage Highlighting Resources to Bridge the Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure Gap
…communities bridge this infrastructure gap through program investment, strategic partnerships and best practice implementation by investing in rural telecommunications infrastructure. This new website will provide direct access to information on…
Water Storage Funding a Long Overdue Step in the Right Direction
…of a continually expanding population that is projected to grow by nearly 5 million over the next 12 years, better water infrastructure is going to be required. “Finally, we’re moving…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in 23 States
The Department of Agriculture announced a $124 million investment Tuesday to help rebuild and improve rural water infrastructure in 23 states. Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett…
USDA Invests $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure to Improve Service
Projects Will Provide Improved Electric Reliability Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $345.5 million in 20 infrastructure projects (PDF, 121 KB) to…
USDA Invites Comments on the Implementation of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program
…Rural Prosperity infographic (PDF, 190 KB). USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business…
House Moves to Send Farm Bill to Conference Committee
…Westerman (AR-04) House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Conferees: 1. Ralph Abraham (LA-05) 2. Neal Dunn (FL-02) House Transportation and Infrastructure Conferees: 1. Jeff Denham (CA-10) 2. Bob Gibbs (OH-07)…
Ranch Easement Allows Family Land to Remain Free of Development Pressures
…on the ranch, Jim worked closely with NRCS through participating in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to further those efforts. “Under EQIP, we primarily help Jim with infrastructure, rangeland…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $267 million in 103 infrastructure projects (PDF, 298 KB) to upgrade…
Kansas Announces Pilot Disease Traceability Program for Cattle
…develop and test a cattle disease traceability infrastructure in the state, which will hopefully be a catalyst in discussing and designing a national traceability program. Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer was…
Canada Reopens Penitentiary Farming Operations
…plan will “further develop meaningful employment opportunities to help offenders successfully reintegrate into society.” Offenders will be involved in building and renovating necessary infrastructure as well as working to repair…
Senate Farm Bill Receives Stamp of Approval from CFBF
…was not amended. Because of California’s demographics and the current rural definition based on county populations, it keeps communities from receiving financial support for things like broadband infrastructure and water…
Senate Agriculture Committee Leaders Find Common Ground in Bipartisan Farm Bill
…access Investing in Rural America Connecting rural America by expanding high-speed internet Fighting the opioid epidemic with prevention and treatment efforts Investing in water infrastructure for rural communities Preserving renewable…
USDA Announces $309 Million Investment in Rural Electric Utilities
…107 KB) to improve rural electric infrastructure in 12 states. “Robust, modern infrastructure is a foundation for quality of life and economic opportunity no matter the zip code in which…