The Windmill’s Enduring Role in American Agriculture For centuries, windmills have played a vital role in agricultural production around the world. Long before electricity reached rural communities, farmers relied on …
USDA Partners to Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Rural Americans
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that USDA is investing $392 million (PDF, 238 KB) to help rebuild and improve rural water and wastewater infrastructure in 42 states. “Put …
EWG Study Finds High Nitrate Levels in Rural Drinking Water Systems
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) says rural water systems have high levels of nitrates. A new report and database released by EWG this week found that the 30 utilities with …












