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RD Solarhomehomepage photo 2-6-12

This energy-efficient home built last year is one of the “greenest” in the state of Kentucky. It was constructed using Passive House principles and is 75 percent more energy efficient than a standard home. Read our 2011 Progress Report.

(February 3, 2012) USDA Announces Funding for Two Renewable Energy Programs

(February 3, 2012) Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Announces Funding To Create Jobs and Strengthen the Economic Foundation of Rural America

(February 1, 2012) Obama Administration Announces Pilot Program to Help Rural Borrowers Refinance Mortgages, Get Lower Interest Rates

(January 31, 2012) North Carolina Business Leaders to Join USDA Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager to Share Ideas on How to Boost Small Businesses and Create Jobs

(January 31, 2012) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Investments to Promote Business Development, Improve Medical Services and Create Jobs in Ten States

Rural Cooperatives Magazine
January/February 2012

Farm to Fly
USDA is working within the Department and with other Federal departments and organizations on furthering renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Visit the Energy Investment Site at USDA

Webinar Presentation: Got Broadband?
Building Businesses on Rural Broadband Investments

USDA Rural Development Multi-Family Housing Energy Efficiency Initiative

	Rural Development- Committed to the Future of Tribal Nations
	USDA ARRA Annual Report 10/19/2010

	USDA Rural Development 2011 Progress Report
	USDA Strike Force Initiative 2011 Annual Report
	USDA Broadband Initiatives Program Final Report
	Cooperative Research Report, No. 221
	October 2010 Rural Development Customer Satisfaction Report