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USDA secretary announces measures to improve quality of life and foster economic opportunity for Tribal communities

Posted Tue, 2012/06/19 - 1:49pm by RCAP

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2012 (USDA) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced June 13 the implementation of measures that will make it easier for individuals living in Substantially Underserved Trust Areas (SUTA) to obtain USDA funding to improve basic services, including water and sewer systems, broadband and electric infrastructure.

Southeast RCAP staff meet with Georgia Rural Development staff

Posted Wed, 2012/05/23 - 11:27am by RCAP

Staff of Southeast RCAP met with U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development staff of Georgia in Athens on May 16. Southeast RCAP staff explained their programs and funding and discussed several projects in Georgia. Future collaboration on funding in Georgia is anticipated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy birthday, USDA!

Posted Tue, 2012/05/15 - 2:25pm by RCAP

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack celebrates USDA's 150th year of service, highlights ways the 'Every day, Every Way' department works for American people

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today marked the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and highlighted the positive impact that USDA has on the life of Americans each day.