Rural Development

Rollins Goes Before The Senate
Rollins Goes Before The Senate
Rollins Goes Before The Senate
“I fully recognize that if I am confirmed, I am stepping into the role during one of the most economically challenging times in American agriculture history,” said Agriculture secretary nominee Brooke Rollins, testifying at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Ag Committee Thursday.  The Texas native of...
RD Announces Funding For Yakama Power Project
RD Announces Funding For Yakama Power Project
RD Announces Funding For Yakama Power Project
On Wednesday, USDA’s Rural Development announced that it will invest $94 million in Yakama Power's Clean Energy Project.  The funds come via the Powering Affordable Clean Energy program, PACE, where rural electric cooperatives and communities can use funding to lower electricity costs for businesses and families, while reducing climate pollution.    Yakama Power said th...
Okanogan County Receives Reconnect Dollars
Okanogan County Receives Reconnect Dollars
Okanogan County Receives Reconnect Dollars
Thanks to a recently announced $19.1 million grant from USDA’s Rural Development, residents of the Colville Reservation will benefit from improved high-speed internet access.  The tribes will use the funding to expand broadband access to 165 residential customers, six businesses, and 20 farms in Okanogan County.  RD said this ...
Central Washington Solar Project Receives RD Funds
Central Washington Solar Project Receives RD Funds
Central Washington Solar Project Receives RD Funds
On Thursday, the USDA announced a $78.3 million investment through the Powering Affordable Clean Energy program , which includes $4 million bound for Washington.  Cunningham Solar is slated to use those funds to develop nearly three megawatts of solar energy in the central part of the state.  USDA's ...
RD: 32 Washington Projects To Receive REAP Funds
RD: 32 Washington Projects To Receive REAP Funds
RD: 32 Washington Projects To Receive REAP Funds
Last week, the USDA announced it is funding additional projects across Washington via the Rural Energy for America Program in an effort to lower costs, expand access to clean energy as well as strengthen farms and small businesses.  Helen Price Johnson, Rural Development Director for Washington said $5.1 million...
Rural Development Introducing Rural Health Program Index
Rural Development Introducing Rural Health Program Index
Rural Development Introducing Rural Health Program Index
As part of Thursday’s National Rural Health Day celebrations, Rural Development is introducing a new tool the USDA says will enhance health care in rural Washington.   “The health and well-being of Washington’s rural communities are crucial to the state’s success,” said Helen Price Johnson, USDA Rural Development State Director for Washington. “This index is a vital resource t...
Additional REAP Dollars Coming to the Northwest
Additional REAP Dollars Coming to the Northwest
Additional REAP Dollars Coming to the Northwest
On Thursday, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is funding new projects in nearly every state to lower costs, expand access to clean energy and strengthen American farms and small businesses.  USDA is making the investments through the Rural Energy for America Program, better known as REAP.   “...
Washington Awarded Funding To Expand Rural High-Speed Internet
Washington Awarded Funding To Expand Rural High-Speed Internet
Washington Awarded Funding To Expand Rural High-Speed Internet
Through its Community Connect Program, Rural Development has awarded $63.8 million to expand high-speed internet in rural areas across 12 states, including Washington.   “We know this is fundamental to building prosperity and a bright future where people and businesses can grow and thrive,” said Helen Price Johnson the State Director for Rural Development in Washington.  "Rural America... Rea
Western Washington Company Awarded FPEP Money
Western Washington Company Awarded FPEP Money
Western Washington Company Awarded FPEP Money
On Wednesday, USDA’s Rural Development announced it is awarding over $120 million to fund six fertilizer production projects across six states.  The funding comes through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program, which USDA said provides grants to independent business owners to modernize equipment, adopt new technologies, build production plants, and more.   One No...
USDA Re-Connect Funds To Benefit Clackamas County
USDA Re-Connect Funds To Benefit Clackamas County
USDA Re-Connect Funds To Benefit Clackamas County
A rural internet service provider in Oregon’s Clackamas County will get a nearly $3 million federal loan to expand high-speed access.  Clear Creek Communications will use the USDA’s Re-Connect Loan Program to deploy fiber broadband for more than 100 people, three businesses and five farms.  Clear Creek’s Presi...

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