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USDA Out With Report Focused On Rural America
USDA Out With Report Focused On Rural America
USDA Out With Report Focused On Rural America
USDA is out with its latest report that takes a look at the population and economic trends in rural America.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...
Newhouse Re-elected As Western Caucus Chair
Newhouse Re-elected As Western Caucus Chair
Newhouse Re-elected As Western Caucus Chair
Last week, central Washington's Dan Newhouse was unanimously re-elected by the Congressional Western Caucus to serve a second term as Chairman for the 118th Congress.   “The Western Caucus will play an incredibly important and unique role in the coming years,” Newhouse said. “I am so proud ...
AEM: Now Is The Time To Close The Connectivity Gap
AEM: Now Is The Time To Close The Connectivity Gap
AEM: Now Is The Time To Close The Connectivity Gap
Without a reliable digital connection, American farmers cannot fully embrace the new tools and technologies allowing producers to meet the needs and demands of tomorrow, according to the Association of Equipment Manufactures.  The organization said now is the time for lawmakers, organizations, and other to come together to close the connectivity gap that exists across much of rural America.  Curt
Vilsack: High Speed Internet Access Allows Rural US To Succeed
Vilsack: High Speed Internet Access Allows Rural US To Succeed
Vilsack: High Speed Internet Access Allows Rural US To Succeed
In the 1930’s the federal government brought electric power to all of rural America today the mission is to bring high speed Internet access to everybody in rural areas.   “It's one of the many ways we're ensuring that folks no matter where they live have a shot at success by having access to high-speed Internet,” said Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack last week after announcing additional funding
Farm Bureau Foundation Partnering with Grow with Google
Farm Bureau Foundation Partnering with Grow with Google
Farm Bureau Foundation Partnering with Grow with Google
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has partnered with Grow with Google to train 2,000 teachers on digital skills. The effort seeks to reach 200,000 students in rural communities by the end of the 2023 school year. The Foundation is bolstering agricultural education curriculum through the Farm Bureau Foundation Fellows Program, a fellowship that will allow educators in agricultural
Vilsack: Seniors Will Benefit From Health Care Portions Of IRA
Vilsack: Seniors Will Benefit From Health Care Portions Of IRA
Vilsack: Seniors Will Benefit From Health Care Portions Of IRA
Much of the attention of the Inflation Reduction Act has been on the efforts to address climate change, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said that’s not the only part of that bill recently signed into law that will help rural America.   “In terms of lower health care costs, for many, many Americans, senior citizens, a significant percentage of which live in rural America.”   Vilsac...
AARP Offers Programs To Help Strengthen Rural Communities
AARP Offers Programs To Help Strengthen Rural Communities
AARP Offers Programs To Help Strengthen Rural Communities
For the farming community to survive, and thrive, rural communities need to be Strengthened.  And for AARP, that effort is a priority.  AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said there are many ways to do so, including a new program that offers affordable, high-speed internet, to families. “The recent Affo...
DOT Announces Millions To Improve Railroad Service
DOT Announces Millions To Improve Railroad Service
DOT Announces Millions To Improve Railroad Service
On June 2nd, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grants.  The department awarded more than $368 million for 46 projects in 32 states and the District of Columbia, including two in the state of Washington; the Pierce County Rail Capacity and Reliability Improvement Project, as well as the Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor Reliabilit

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