What USDA Did This Week to Help Rural America:

(White House) This post is the first in a new series that will highlight the work happening across the President s cabinet on any given week. Check back each week -- we guarantee you ll learn something that surprises you.

Those of us who call rural America home know that there’s more to the rural economy than just farms and ranches. From bio-based products to rural manufacturing, the potential to grow and make innovative products in rural America is limitless. Most rural businesses are small ones -- and they support one in three jobs in rural America. Our loans and grants are helping those businesses thrive -- supporting reliable services like water, housing and broadband to make these same communities attract and retain a talented workforce. Collectively, these investments support the businesses and families that call America’s rural areas “home.” That s because we know that the better we equip those communities with the resources they need to succeed, the stronger our entire country s economy will be as a result.
I m proud to report that the Department of Agriculture did several really important things to help rural communities across the country this week. Here s a run down on what we ve been up to. Take a look, and if you learned something new -- pass it on.
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