rural businesses

Last week, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced his department is investing $981 million to help create new and better market opportunities and expand services for rural people, businesses, and entrepreneurs.  The funds will be used to assist people in 47 states, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.   ...

The USDA has announced that $3 million in grant will be available to organizations who wish to help socially disadvantaged rural businesses in eligible areas.   USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Administrator Sam Rikkers called rural America a diverse place and that, “This funding will give small, rural businesses the technical assistance they need to compete in the global marketplace."   ... R