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Implemented properly. Agriculture, nutrition and Forestry Committee members talked to farmers, Rural Utility Service officials and Healthcare Industry leaders about issues impacting Rural Communities. Including access to Rural Broadband, Water Infrastructure and Health Care Services and agricultural production. Good morning. I call this hearing of the Senate Committee on agriculture and nutrition and forestry to order. Todays hearing advances this committees continued oversight of the department...

Flathead Electric Cooperative has been awarded a USDA grant to help fund the Co-op's third community solar project.

The solar project is being developed in partnership with the city of Whitefish. The photovoltaic facility will be located near the Whitefish wastewater treatment plant as part of a plan approved by the Whitefish City Council last year based on the city’s Climate Action Plan that calls for the development of a solar project at the plant along Monegan Road.

Illinois Farmers Union members and supporters from across the state convened for the ILFU annual meeting.

Four recipients in West Michigan are receiving funds for renewable energy upgrades from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Tribal Nations are partnering with the USDA to fill in potential gaps left by the State of Oklahoma’s decision not to participate in the federal summer food program in 2024.

Tribal Nations are partnering with the USDA to fill in potential gaps left by the State of Oklahoma’s decision not to participate in the federal summer food program in 2024.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced several leadership appointments, including a new Agency Chief of Staff, Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator, Senior Advisor for Communications and External Engagement, and Senior Advisor. Sarah Dietch ...

The USDA has awarded grants to sixteen rural Iowa projects, including a couple in the KMCH listening area. USDA Rural Development State Director in Io

The City of New Hampton has been awarded a USDA grant to help repair housing for over a half-dozen very low-income homeowners. Theresa Greenfield, USD