Agriculture & Rural Affairs Steering Committee

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs Steering Committee
Responsible for all matters pertaining to USDA agriculture, rural development programs, rural renewable energy development, research and extension, food safety, and conservation programs.
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Responsible for all matters pertaining to USDA agriculture, rural development programs, rural renewable energy development, research and extension, food safety, and conservation programs.

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2021-10-01

Responsible for all matters pertaining to USDA agriculture, rural development programs, rural renewable energy development, research and extension, food safety, and conservation programs.

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$4 billion program critical to rural America at risk of being cut from final reconciliation package

The Rural Partnership Program (RPP), first proposed at $5 billion in President Biden’s American Jobs Plan (AJP), aims to enhance rural communities’ access to federal community and economic development funding by providing flexible grants and technical assistance to a range of entities, including county governments.
Rural Affairs

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USDA is accepting applications for emergency rural healthcare grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting applications for Emergency Rural Health Care (ERHC) program grants to help communities with populations under 20,000 expand healthcare access.
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USDA Rural Development opens its Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans and Loan Guarantees application period

On September 10, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that they are seeking public comment on a final rule that would modify the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) (P.L. 115-334) to expand access to capital for rural broadband infrastructure deployment.
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USDA releases resource guide for rural disaster resiliency and recovery

On September 15, USDA Rural Development (RD) announced the launch of a new resource guide to help rural communities seeking disaster resiliency and recovery assistance.
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Reduction in tariffs on U.S. Agriculture Products to Vietnam to be implemented soon

As part of a strategic agreement between the United States and Vietnam, Vietnam has agreed to eliminate or reduce tariffs on U.S. corn, wheat and pork products.

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2021 WIR Conference Friday General Session

Video | Oct. 15, 2021

NACo, NACo Western Interstate Region (WIR) and NACo Rural Action Caucus (RAC) host the 2021 WIR Conference in conjunction with the NACo RAC Symposium in Salt Lake County, Utah.
2021 WIR Conference Opening General Session

Video | Oct. 14, 2021

The NACo Western Interstate Region (WIR) and NACo Rural Action Caucus (RAC) host the 2021 WIR Conference in conjunction with the NACo RAC Symposium in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Counties testify on challenges and opportunities rural counties will face in a post-COVID economy

Video | Jun. 15, 2021

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Associate Legislative Director – Agriculture and Rural Affairs | Environment, Energy and Land Use

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs Steering Committee

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$4 billion program critical to rural America at risk of being cut from final reconciliation package

USDA is accepting applications for emergency rural healthcare grants

USDA Rural Development opens its Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans and Loan Guarantees application period

USDA releases resource guide for rural disaster resiliency and recovery

Reduction in tariffs on U.S. Agriculture Products to Vietnam to be implemented soon

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2021 WIR Conference Friday General Session

2021 WIR Conference Opening General Session

Counties testify on challenges and opportunities rural counties will face in a post-COVID economy

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