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USDA highlights 2012 investments to build stronger rural communities

Posted Thu, 2013/01/10 - 5:36pm by RCAP

Rural Development helps to invest more than $30 billion to strengthen rural America

WASHINGTON (USDA) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a report Jan. 9 highlighting USDA Rural Development's fiscal year (FY) 2012 investments in job creation, businesses, infrastructure and housing for Americans living in rural communities across the nation.

How the fiscal cliff would affect rural areas

Posted Mon, 2012/12/10 - 11:34am by RCAP

If you're afraid to ask the stupid question of what the fiscal cliff is and are wondering how it might affect you as a resident of a rural area, the Daily Yonder blog has provided an excellent explanation in simple terms.

Aleta Botts writes in a helpful post:

Thanksgiving message from USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack

Posted Wed, 2012/11/21 - 12:26pm by RCAP

Why I’m Thankful for Rural America

This week, Americans across our nation will gather around Thanksgiving tables with family and friends. Every year at this time, I am reminded how blessed we are to have a strong, vibrant rural America which provides so much for each of us, every day.