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Vermont Business Magazine USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today highlighted the department’s investments in 2020 that are building prosperity and strengthening the nation’s rural businesses and communities.
“Under the leadership of President Donald J Trump and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, USDA invested a record $40 billion in rural communities in 2020,” Brand said. “This assistance is helping increase economic opportunities and improving the quality of life for rural residents across the 50 states and all U.S. territories.”
Vermont and New Hampshire State Director of USDA Rural Development Anthony Linardos announced the landmark funding in a recent statement.
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USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today highlighted the department’s investments in 2020 that are building prosperity and strengthening the nation’s rural businesses and communities.
“Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, USDA invested a record $40 billion in rural communities in 2020,” Brand said. “This assistance is helping increase economic opportunities and improving the quality of life for rural residents across the 50 states and all U.S. territories.
Brand added, “USDA responded with urgency to help those affected by the COVID-19 global pandemic. We worked to bring high-speed internet capacity, modern community facilities, and upgraded water and wastewater infrastructure to rural areas. We helped provide homeownership opportunities and reliable electricity. We invested in businesses and family-supporting jobs, because when rural America thrives, all of America thrives.”
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Dec 16, 2020 5:55 PM
USDA Rural Development State Director Julie Gross today (Dec. 16, 2020) highlighted South Dakota USDA Rural Development’s investments in 2020 that are building prosperity and strengthening South Dakota’s rural businesses and communities.
“Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, USDA invested $430 million in South Dakota’s rural communities in 2020,” Gross said. “These investments helped to increase economic opportunities and improved the quality of life for rural residents across the state of South Dakota. When rural America thrives, all of America thrives.”
Below is a summary of South Dakota USDA Rural Development’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 accomplishments:
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