Welcome to USDA Rural Development

The mission of Rural Development's Cooperative Assistance Programs is to promote understanding and use of the cooperative form of business as a viable organizational option for the marketing and distribution of agricultural products. These programs serve cooperative members, directors, management, educational institutions, organizations, rural residents, and all others with an interest in the cooperative form of business.

Please see the follwing Business and Cooperative Programs which may be of relevance to you:

• Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program (RCDG)
• Small Minority Producer Grant Program
• Value-Added Producer Grants