There is a 65 billion dollar initiative that is now Widening the Digital Divide. The list of reasons is pretty ugly. Infighting of incumbents, the apparent failure of Starlink, and companies who took millions of dollars, meant to … Continued here about Widening the Digital Divide
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North Dakota Housing Map for Rural Disaster Home Repair Grant Program
Rural Development grant helps market, grow Kentucky Spring Lamb
The bleating of sheep when they hear the feed bucket can be deafening.“BAAAAA! BAAAAA! BAAAAA! BAAAAA! BAAAAA! BAAAAA!” Like a nearby car horn or a low-flying jet, the sound can stop conversations cold. To a sheep producer, that is the sound of money, and more and more producers across Kentucky are looking at sheep in a renewed light. That is thanks in … [Read More...] about Rural Development grant helps market, grow Kentucky Spring Lamb
Single Network Future: Supplemental Coverage from Space, Space Innovation, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Full Title: Single Network Future: Supplemental Coverage from Space, Space Innovation, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Document Type(s): Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Bureau(s): International, Wireless Telecommunications … [Read More...] about Single Network Future: Supplemental Coverage from Space, Space Innovation, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Sustainability at the Core
For many, apples are a sweet addition to a balanced diet. For Eric Jorgensen, one of the founders of Finnriver Farm & Cidery, apples are a way of life.Jorgensen and his partners started their small organic fruit and vegetable farm in Chimacum, Washington, on the state’s rural Olympic Peninsula in 2008 and began making hard apple cider two years later. … [Read More...] about Sustainability at the Core
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology Seek Comment on Samsung’s Waiver Request to Enable Multiband Radios for the 3.5 GHz and 3.7 GHz Bands
Full Title: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology Seek Comment on Samsung's Waiver Request to Enable Multiband Radios for the 3.5 GHz and 3.7 GHz Bands Document Type(s): Public Notice Bureau(s): Engineering & Technology, Wireless … [Read More...] about Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology Seek Comment on Samsung’s Waiver Request to Enable Multiband Radios for the 3.5 GHz and 3.7 GHz Bands
Chairwoman Rosenworcel Statement on Expiration of FCC Spectrum Auction Authority
Full Title: Chairwoman Rosenworcel Statement on Expiration of FCC Spectrum Auction Authority Document Type(s): Statement Bureau(s): Media Relations, Economics and Analytics, Wireless Telecommunications Description:FCC Chairwoman … [Read More...] about Chairwoman Rosenworcel Statement on Expiration of FCC Spectrum Auction Authority
Despite Hardships, Widowed Mother of 3 Attains Homeownership
Latanya Moultry was devastated when her husband, Quinten, passed away suddenly at home after being diagnosed with COVID earlier that day in March 2021. She had been a loving wife and stay-at-home mom caring for her son with autism. Overnight, she became the head of the household and sole parent to her three children. Not long after this crushing loss, the … [Read More...] about Despite Hardships, Widowed Mother of 3 Attains Homeownership
Routine Servicing Leads to New Projects
When communities look to expand facilities, often they’ll call on Rural Development to learn what loan and grant opportunities might provide support.Rural Development Community Facility Program Loan Specialists like Katie Hammer offer a valuable resource for those communities. Recently during a routine trip to conduct compliance and security reviews, Katie … [Read More...] about Routine Servicing Leads to New Projects
Loretta Cox
Loretta Cox is the Chief of Staff for the Servicing Office. As Chief of Staff Ms. Cox provides critical/analytical management and program support to inform, inspire, and educate a diverse workforce to improve program service delivery to employees, stakeholders and others within USDA. … [Read More...] about Loretta Cox
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USDA Announces New Investments in School Meals to Support Healthy Kids
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2023 – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture announced several actions to expand support for and access to the school meal programs, including awarding $50 million in grants that will increase collaboration between schools, food producers and suppliers, and other partners to develop nutritious, appetizing school meals for … [Read More...] about USDA Announces New Investments in School Meals to Support Healthy Kids
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on National Agriculture Day
WASHINGTON, March 21, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement in celebration of the annual National Agriculture Day: "On this 50th National Ag Day, we recognize the contributions of American farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, forest landowners, and all agricultural producers in providing our nation – and this … [Read More...] about Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on National Agriculture Day
Biden-Harris Administration Invests Nearly $200M from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Reduce Wildfire Risk to Communities across State, Private and Tribal Lands
WASHINGTON, March 20, 2023 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is investing $197 million in 100 project proposals benefiting 22 states and seven tribes, as part of the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program. Funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the … [Read More...] about Biden-Harris Administration Invests Nearly $200M from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Reduce Wildfire Risk to Communities across State, Private and Tribal Lands
USDA Announces Cooperative Agreements for Compost and Food Waste Reduction
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of up to $9.5 million for Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot projects for fiscal year 2023. The cooperative agreements support projects that develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food … [Read More...] about USDA Announces Cooperative Agreements for Compost and Food Waste Reduction
USDA Highlights Disaster Assistance Available to Florida Producers Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Polk County, Florida, March 10, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack yesterday visited a citrus grove in Polk County, Florida to survey the impact of Hurricane Ian and meet with producers impacted by the storm. During the visit, the Secretary highlighted efforts by the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help Florida producers rebuild their … [Read More...] about USDA Highlights Disaster Assistance Available to Florida Producers Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $12 Million In Support of the Tribal Forest Protection Act
Funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help incorporate indigenous knowledge in resilience and restoration projects WASHINGTON, March 10, 2023 – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced more than $12 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be invested in fiscal year 2023 to complete projects in … [Read More...] about Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $12 Million In Support of the Tribal Forest Protection Act
USDA Announces $29 Million to Increase American-Made Fertilizer Production
Independent Businesses Submitted More than 350 Applications for $3 Billion in Funding to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Capacity First Round of Awards Will Spur Competition and Give U.S. Farmers More Choices and Fairer Prices ORLANDO, Fla., March 10, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the … [Read More...] about USDA Announces $29 Million to Increase American-Made Fertilizer Production
USDA Announces Sign-up for Cost-Share Assistance for On-Farm Grain Storage in Areas with Limited Commercial Capacity Due to Severe Storms
New Program Helps Fill the Need Caused by Damaged Grain Storage Facilities in Kentucky, Minnesota, and South Dakota WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that producers in counties affected by eligible disaster events in Kentucky, Minnesota, South Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, North … [Read More...] about USDA Announces Sign-up for Cost-Share Assistance for On-Farm Grain Storage in Areas with Limited Commercial Capacity Due to Severe Storms
USDA Recommends Food Safety Tips, Additional Resources Before Potential Flooding in California
WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 – With severe storms forecast for northern and central California, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding communities in the region to prepare and to be aware of USDA programs to assist following flooding and other disasters. Food safety guidance: Severe weather forecasts often present the possibility of … [Read More...] about USDA Recommends Food Safety Tips, Additional Resources Before Potential Flooding in California
President’s 2024 Budget Advances Efforts to Address the Nation’s Wildfire Crisis through Workforce Reform and Other Investments in Wildland Fire Management Programs
More than $4.2 billion for the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and the Interior wildland fire and hazardous fuels management; includes funds to implement comprehensive workforce reform, including increased firefighter pay, additional firefighting capacity, enhanced mental and physical health support, and improved housing options for firefighters … [Read More...] about President’s 2024 Budget Advances Efforts to Address the Nation’s Wildfire Crisis through Workforce Reform and Other Investments in Wildland Fire Management Programs
