WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host a series of listening sessions this winter. The agencies invite perspectives on the benefits and challenges of the rapidly increasing levels of clean energy being sited on agricultural lands and in rural communities. USDA and DOE seek feedback directly from a diverse set … [Read more...]
USDA seeks applications to advance economic development in rural America
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced today that it is accepting applications to advance economic development and create jobs for people in rural America. USDA is making this funding available under the Rural Business Development Grant program to support business opportunities or business enterprise projects in rural communities. … [Read more...]
Committee seeking presentations for National Rural Grocery Summit
The National Rural Grocery Summit Planning Committee is seeking presentation proposals for the National Rural Grocery Summit on June 24-25, 2024 in Montgomery, Ala. The summit, held every two years, is billed as "the premier networking and resource-sharing venue for independent grocers and rural food access stakeholders." Past presenters have included grocers, … [Read more...]
President announces over $5 billion investment in rural communities
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden traveled to Northfield, Minnesota on Nov. 1 to highlight federal investments in Rural America. During the visit, Biden announced over $5 billion in new investments from his "Investing in America" agenda – including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. Biden, cabinet members, and senior … [Read more...]
Episode 50: Rural Voice
The Rural Voice series, hosted by Minnesota Public Radio’s Kerri Miller, captures imaginative and illuminating town hall conversations about the rewards and challenges of making a home in rural America. The town hall meetings are lively, engaging and enlightening as the host nudges rural Minnesotans to open up on important issues including entrepreneurship, housing, … [Read more...]