Rural Development

USDA will fund $115.2M across eight states to boost sawmills and wood processing through TPEP. It will expand timber production by 25% and reduce wildfire risk. Link - tinyurl.com/j5s89mxf

Growing Rural Business & Innovation Rural America is home to incredible entrepreneurs, and USDA Rural Development is here to help them scale! Through our business programs, we provide the capital and technical assistance needed to create jobs and keep local businesses competitive. From Value-Added Producer Grants that help farmers turn raw crops into new products to Rural Business Development Grants for small-town startups, we are fueling the next generation of rural innovation. Let’s grow together. Find out more at rd.usda.gov. #RuralAmerica #CommunityStrong #RuralRevival

Growing Rural Business & Innovation Rural America is home to incredible entrepreneurs, and USDA Rural Development is here to help them scale! Through our business programs, we provide the capital and technical assistance needed to create jobs and keep local businesses competitive. From Value-Added Producer Grants that help farmers turn raw crops into new products to Rural Business Development Grants for small-town startups, we are fueling the next generation of rural innovation. Let’s grow together. Find out more at rd.usda.gov. #RuralAmerica #CommunityStrong #RuralRevival

Revitalizing the Heart of America Rural America isn’t just a place on a map, it’s the engine of our nation. At USDA Rural Development, our mission of rural revival is more than just infrastructure; it’s about creating lasting prosperity where you live. We are committed to a "Rural American Revival" Let’s revive together. Find out more at rd.usda.gov #RuralAmerica #CommunityStrong #RuralRevival

Today at @USDA, I was proud to join @SecretaryBurgum to take decisive action in support of America’s ranchers. 🇺🇸   Together, we signed a historic Grazing MOU to expand access to federal lands, cut unnecessary bureaucracy, and strengthen coordination between USDA and @Interior.      This is about more than grazing. It is about rebuilding our cattle herd, lowering costs for American families, strengthening our food supply, and ensuring our ranchers have the support they need to keep doing what they do best.     Our ranchers are not only essential to feeding this country — they are also stewards of our land, defenders of our rural communities, and a living example of the grit, faith, and freedom that define America.   Spending 2 hours today with some of our greatest Americans — our ranchers — was truly such an honor. @POTUS is fighting to put our ranchers first. And today was another big step forward!

We’re partnering with the @ForestService to support sawmills who are critical in processing the excessive fuel loads in national forests that lead to catastrophic wildfire. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/RBCS-TPEP

Calling all farmers and agricultural producers across the United States! The USDA Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG) program is accepting applications nationwide. Receive funding to create new products, reach customers nationwide, and grow your agribusiness. Learn more and apply: rd.usda.gov/programs-servi… #USDAgrants #RuralBiz #AgProducers

Are you looking to turn your farm products into something more? The USDA’s Value-Added Producer Grants support innovation and entrepreneurship nationwide. Grants are available for planning and working capital to help producers everywhere - don’t miss out! Details: rd.usda.gov/programs-servi… #USDAgrants #RuralBiz #AgProducers

State Director Burton joined @usdaFSA State Executive Director Wayne & some of his staff to hear a presentation from the Taylor County FFA. @KentuckyFFA

USDA Rural Development is investing in agriculture nationwide! The Value-Added Producer Grants help producers across the country generate new income streams and strengthen local and national economies. See how you can benefit and start your application today: rd.usda.gov/programs-servi… #USDAgrants #RuralBiz #AgProducers

Sawmills play a critical role in processing wood from forest health projects. Without sawmills, the time and cost of restoring forests skyrockets. Our TPEP program helps support sawmills near National Forests. tinyurl.com/RBCS-TPEP

National Forests + local sawmills = Healthy Forests. The Timber Production and Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program helps support sawmills who process the overstocked parts of forests making them less susceptible to wildfire. Learn more: tinyurl.com/RBCS-TPEP

Not all drinking water comes from lakes and rivers – for some communities, it comes from the sea! Desalination, the process of removing salts and minerals from seawater, is becoming more prevalent, as states like Florida and California look to the sea as an alternative drinking water source. Contact your nearest RD office to receive info about financing for water treatment. #WaterWisdom #RuralWater #RuralRevival

Severe drought affects 26% of the country, putting crops, pastures and water reservoirs at risk. When small, rural communities are facing significant water shortages, RD funding could be the affordable solution they’re looking for. Learn about our loan and grant options: rd.usda.gov/programs-servi…. #WaterWisdom #RuralWater #RuralRevival

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AMERICAN MADE. Under the updated rule, “Product of USA” now means exactly what it should mean—the animal was born, raised, harvested, and processed in America 🇺🇸 This simple three-step process is how producers can display the #ProductofUSA label ⬇️

A little over a year ago, @POTUS took the oath with a clear mandate: deliver real, common-sense results for the American people. 🇺🇸 For too long, Washington added layers, costs, and confusion—with little to show for it. That’s changing. Last July, the agency launched a full-scale reorganization built on four clear pillars: ✅ Ensure the Size of @USDA's Workforce Aligns with Financial Resources and Priorities Making sure USDA’s size actually matches our resources and ag priorities—being responsible with every taxpayer dollar. ✅ Bring USDA Closer to Its Customers by Relocating Resources Outside of the National Capital Region Unelected policy experts shouldn’t be calling the shots for our farmers. We’re moving staff closer to the communities they serve. ✅ Eliminating Management Layers and Bureaucracy Reducing unnecessary layers so decisions get made faster and farmers get answers quicker. ✅ Consolidate Support Functions Streamlining overlapping offices so USDA runs more efficiently and delivers better results. This is about results. A leaner, more focused USDA that shows up for rural America and respects the taxpayers who fund it. 🔽Read my full op-ed in @KCStar:🔽 kansascity.com/opinion/reader…

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USDA Rural Development’s Virginia State Director Beth Green and her staff supported AG Day at Virginia State University today in celebration of National Ag Day. This annual event recognizes the vital role of agriculture in our lives. It honors the hard work of farmers, ranchers, and agricultural leaders nationwide. By engaging with students and the community, Director Green and her team highlighted the importance of agricultural education, innovation, and stewardship. They inspired the next generation to advance and sustain our nation’s food systems. #RuralRevival #USDA