Rural Development in North Dakota
A "Welcome Message" from the Acting State
Director...
Welcome to North Dakota!
The State of North Dakota has been the best kept secret in the nation. What
is most exciting is that it has demonstrated the capacity to build a strong
bridge to the future with advanced technology and endless supplies of renewable
energy.
Today the United States
is wrestling with two major issues, a failing economy and struggling rural communities. As we move from the Information Age into
the Technology Age, the world glides into the next century. In addition, North Dakota is marching
right along and making history, from its state capitol, reinvesting in its
infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
Bismarck
sits right on Highway 83 and I-94, in the middle of the Trade Corridor. History
has taught us that cities originated as places of commerce where goods were
bought and sold. An opportunity now exists to create a river of commerce
flowing both north and south connecting Canada
and Mexico
with Highway 83. In addition, Bismarck
also marks the divide between the Central and Mountain Time Zones and is a
gateway from east to west, and electronically throughout the world.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development delivers programs to rural
North Dakota
in housing, business and industry, water and environmental, community
facilities, community development, electric, and telecommunications.
Despite many changes, the North Dakota Rural Development professional staff
has made historical strides. The Rural Economic Area Partnership (REAP) was
launched into North Dakota's
rural communities and the initiative has made tremendous progress. Also, we maintain a strong partnership
with our Tribal communities and together develop infrastructure and housing in
their communities.
We strongly support our VISION, 'as the North Dakota Rural Development
Agency, we will be the trusted and leading partner in providing efficient
service, quality and easily accessible programs to revitalize rural communities.' We are “Committed to the future of
rural communities” and will continue to maintain a dedicated presence in
our rural communities.
Please review our programs. We are here to help Rural America, particularly North Dakota. A listing
of our state
office, field
offices, addresses, and telephone numbers, are included. Please give us a
call!
Myron Lepp
Acting State
Director
Please send any comments or suggestions to:
jane.grant@nd.usda.gov
Revised on: January 22, 2009