AG Week

Rural Development works to 'create economic opportunity and improve the quality of life' in rural areas

USDA Rural Development has served as a conduit for getting federal funds into “some of our smallest communities and rural small businesses,” said Erin Oban, state director for USDA Rural Development.
extension.purdue.edu

Purdue and USDA RD Join Forces to Implement National Regional Economic Development Program

The Indiana Office of USDA Rural Development (RD) announced the designation of the Southern Indiana Development Commission (SIDC) as a Stronger Economies Together (SET) region. Seven regional economic ...
Business Wire

Churchill Stateside Group Highlights Strength of USDA Rural Development 538 Loan Program Amid Industry Changes

CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the housing finance industry navigates governmental changes and shifting market dynamics, Churchill Stateside Group, LLC (“CSG”), a real estate and renewable ...
Mississippi State University

MSU rural development director appointed community development research fellow with Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

In this role, Green will engage with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ Community Development department, conducting research and sharing insights on economic conditions and mobility affecting ...
inforum

Letter: It's been a privilege to serve

In March of 2022, I was appointed by President Joe Biden to serve North Dakota as the state director of USDA Rural Development, a federal agency uniquely positioned to impact a rural and remote state ...