Rural Development
Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr delivers
the
Opening Plenary Remarks March 4 at the WIREC.
Rural Development
Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr (click photo to enlarge) delivers
the
keynote speech Dec. 3 at the Professional Agriculture Workers Conference in
Tuskegee, Ala.
Rural Development Under Secretary
Thomas C. Dorr addresses the 2008 Ag Outlook Forum on
"Promoting a Rural Renaissance"
USDA Rural Development
2007 Progress Report / Bringing Broadband to Rural America
Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr today announced
the appointment of George Landon Phillips as the Mississippi State Director for
USDA Rural Development..
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Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today awarded funds to two New Hampshire
organizations for business
development and water improvement projects.
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The USDA Rural Development and Ginnie Mae announced today that they have reached
a significant milestone by securing more than $100 million in loans to build or
rehabilitate affordable rental housing in rural communities.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the selection of 10
organizations in nine states for $5.8 million in loans to spur economic
development.
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Agriculture
Secretary Ed Schafer today announced the selection of 30 rural utilities and
cooperatives for new electric lines and system improvements in 20 states.
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Marking the 38th
anniversary of Earth Day, Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced today that
48 communities in 30 states have been selected to receive more than $164 million
in loans and grants for infrastructure improvements to help the environment.
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Project
List
USDA Rural
Development Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr today announced the award of 64 loans
and grants totaling more than $30 million to assist rural communities and
businesses in 19 states.
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Recipient List
USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas
C. Dorr today announced that Open Range Communications, headquartered in Denver,
Colo., has been approved to receive a $267 million loan from USDA Rural
Development to provide broadband service to 518 rural communities in 17 states.
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USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas
C. Dorr today announced the selection of 12 organizations in 10 states for $7.8
million in loans to spur economic development.
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Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced during an international renewable
energy conference that USDA will accept $220.9 million in loan and grant
applications within USDA’s Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency
Improvements Program
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Ed Schafer and U.S. Department
of Energy (DOE) Secretary Samuel Bodman today announced that combined, USDA and
DOE will invest up to $18.4 million, over three years, for 21 biomass research
and development (R&D), and demonstration projects.
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Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr today announced
the appointment of Morris Westfall as the Missouri State Director for USDA Rural
Development.
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USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas
C. Dorr today invited applications for four programs to support businesses and
small minority producers in rural areas.
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Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr today announced
the appointment of Ronald G. Whitfield as the Florida and U.S. Virgin Islands
State Director for USDA Rural Development.
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The
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) today announced the launch of a new online resource that can be
used to help deliver broadband services to rural communities.
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USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr today invited applications
for six programs to help small towns and rural residents finance infrastructure
improvements.
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Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural
Development Thomas C. Dorr today announced the appointment of Susan K. Stacey as
Deputy Chief of Staff for Rural Development.
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USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas
C. Dorr today invited applications for grants to help agricultural producers
enter into value-added activities.
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Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner today announced
the selection of 38 organizations in 23 states to receive more than $6.2 million
in grants to support rural economic development efforts. The funding is being
provided through USDA Rural Development's Rural Community Development Initiative
Program.
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List
of Recipients
Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr announced the selection of David Glasgow
for the 2007 Annual USDA Rural Development High Mark award.
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