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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces funding to create jobs and improve rural water systems

Posted Fri, 2012/09/14 - 4:04pm by RCAP

DES MOINES, IOWA (USDA)—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Sept. 13 funding for rural water projects to create jobs and improve rural water and wastewater systems in 16 states.

USDA announces new effort to improve water quality and public health in low-income communities in the Southwest

Posted Wed, 2012/07/25 - 3:03pm by RCAP

WASHINGTON (USDA) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced July 24 that low-income rural areas will benefit from changes in the way USDA funds water and wastewater projects. Rural Development Acting Deputy Under Secretary Judith Canales made the announcement on Vilsack's behalf while she toured the wastewater treatment system in the City of Peñitas, Texas.

USDA announces federal resource guide to assist rural communities

Posted Tue, 2012/07/24 - 9:41am by RCAP

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (USDA) – USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager announced July 20 the publication of a guide outlining programs the federal government has available to support rural communities as they promote economic development and enhance the quality of life for rural residents.