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Saturday, April 12, 2025
Rural Development is one of the most little-known agencies within USDA, but its broad portfolio of programs have been helping rural areas in many unique ways during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Department of Agriculture has announced $268 million in rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure grants and loans that are expected to impact about 267,000 residents.
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is getting more help as he continues to implement President Trump’s agenda and work with Congress on a new farm bill. On Monday, he presided over the swearing-in of five senior officials at the department’s Whitten Building.
