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December 23, 2002 -- North Dakota officials recently joined State Director Clare Carlson in celebrating the delivery of $76.7 million in Fiscal Year 2002 Rural Development program funding to North Dakota residents. The monies were used for utility and business projects, and to provide single- and multi-family housing to rural families.
(L to R): Scott Stofferahn, with Senator Kent Conrad's staff, Congressman Earl Pomeroy, Governor John Hoeven and State Director Clare Carlson at the "cake breaking" to commemorate the assistance provided to rural North Dakotans.
December 18, 2002 -- Under Secretary Thomas Dorr recently joined Congressman Jerry Moran and many others for the Kansas 2002 Farm Bill Forum in Salina, Kansas. Pictured is Mr. Dorr giving the keynote address to nearly 200 economic and community development leaders.
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(L to R): Under Secretary Dorr; Kansas State Director Chuck Banks.
December 12, 2002: Briefings on Available USDA Programs and 2002 Farm Bill
December 10, 2002 -- Under Secretary Thomas Dorr recently visited rural North Carolina to recognize the Northeast Guilford Volunteer Fire Department, and other organizations, that have received Community Facilities assistance. North Carolina Rural Development is completing a two-year effort to improve rural homeland security through investments in fire and rescue departments.
Pictured (L to R): North Carolina State Director John Cooper; Keith Heffernan, Office of the Under Secretary; Fire Chief Steve Apple; Under Secretary Dorr; David Rouser, Aide to Senator Jesse Helms.
December 10, 2002 -- Under Secretary Thomas Dorr recently visited the Poplar Grove Child Development Center in rural Guilford County, North Carolina. The center provides childcare, Head Start and after school services to children, and is is being rebuilt with funds approved by Rural Development and the Bush Administration. Rural Development is providing a $720,000 low-interest Community Facilities loan for improvements to the center.
December 3, 2002 -- Rural Development held a public meeting December 3, 2002 about USDA's new rural renewable energy program. Pictured are Under Secretary Thomas Dorr (far left) and Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Jim Moseley (left) discussing energy issues at the meeting.
Under Secretary Dorr's Opening Remarks: PDF / TEXT
Under Secretary Dorr's Energy Remarks PDF / TEXT
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Energy Meeting Transcript: PDF / TEXT
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December 3, 2002: Public Meeting on Implementation of Section 9006 of the 2002 Farm Bill
Rural Cooperatives
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Nov./Dec. 2002
November 25, 2002 -- Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Gilbert Gonzalez visited the Southernmost Illinois Delta Empowerment Zone to recognize the efforts of individuals and organizations that are helping the region achieve economic growth and recovery. Pictured: Mr. Gonzalez (left) with State Director Doug Wilson and members of the Pulaski County Development Association, which received a $247,300 Rural Business Enterprise Grant to construct a building in the Mounds Business Park.
November 22, 2002 -- Rural Development will hold a public meeting December 3, 2002 regarding USDA's new rural renewable energy and energy efficiency program.
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Federal Register Notice: PDF / TEXT
Registration Form (Word format)
November 19, 2002 -- Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr announced funding for the eight National Centers of Excellence that help promote economic development in under-served rural communities and further President Bush's economic agenda.
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November 14, 2002 -- Rural Development Honors National American Indian Heritage Month. President Bush proclaimed November as National American Indian Heritage Month and expressed the gratitude of all Americans to Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Rural Development embraces his message of appreciation and is committed to strengthening existing relationships with tribal communities to help improve the quality of life for rural tribal residents.
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President Bush's Proclamation
November 2002: National American Indian Heritage Month
October 22, 2002 -- The Department of Agriculture announced that net business volume for the nation's 3,229 farmer-owned cooperatives topped $100 billion in 2001, the first time since 1998 co-op receipts have hit triple digits.
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October 22, 2002 -- Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas Dorr unveiled USDA's aggressive plan to help achieve President Bush’s goal of helping 5.5 million minority families attain the dream of homeownership by 2010.
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October 22, 2002 -- Agriculture Secretary Veneman announced more than $75 million for economic development, energy and infrastructure projects to help spur investment and create new jobs in rural communities throughout the United States.
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Business Programs Value-Added Grants | Housing Programs Infrastructure Grants | Utilities Programs Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants
October 22, 2002 -- Agriculture Secretary Veneman announced the approval of 35 Value-Added Agricultural Product Market Development grants in 22 states, totaling over $7.2 million. The grants will foster development of alternative energy sources and spur economic growth and job creation in rural communities.
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October 18, 2002 -- The Department of Agriculture will hold an informational briefing Nov. 7 in Petersburg, Va. to acquaint farmers, ranchers and others with a wide array of agency services and to highlight changes and new provisions in the 2002 Farm Bill.
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October 16, 2002 -- Agriculture Secretary Veneman announced steps that the Department of Agriculture is taking to help achieve President Bush’s goal of helping 5.5 million minority families attain the dream of homeownership by 2010.
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October 15, 2002 -- Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Gilbert Gonzalez (fourth from left) joined panel moderator Steve Goldsmith and panelists Gary Garczynski, Dr. Tom Laird, Terri Montague, and Michael Rubinger to discuss affordable homes as part of the White House Initiative on Increasing Minority Homeownership. President Bush and Secretary Veneman addressed the group later in the day.
USDA's Announcement
President Bush Hosts Conference on Minority
Homeownership
President Bush's "A Home of Your Own: Expanding Opportunities
for All Americans"
October 15, 2002 -- Deputy Under Secretary Gilbert Gonzalez is named one of 2002's most influential hispanics by Hispanic Business, Inc.
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October 7, 2002 -- Agriculture Secretary Veneman announced the selection of eleven 1890s Land Grant Institutions, Colleges and Universities to receive nearly $1.5 million in business development assistance for underserved rural communities.
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October 7, 2002 -- Rural Development Recognizes Fire Prevention Week. President Bush proclaimed October 6-12, 2002, as Fire Prevention Week. We join the President in encouraging citizens to take steps to prevent fires at home and outdoors, and ensure that safety and emergency plans are in place and in practice.
President Bush's Proclamation
October 6-12, 2002: Fire Prevention Week
October 2-4, 2002: Third International Conference on Women in Agriculture
National Cooperative Month
October 2002
October 2002: Children's Health Month
September 15-October 15, 2002: Hispanic Heritage Month
Rural Cooperatives
Magazine
Sept./Oct. 2002
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