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Connecting South Dakota’s Rural Communities to Opportunities in Business, Education, Health Care and Beyond

December 20, 2019 USDA Rural Development South Dakota State Director Julie Gross

In early December, I had the privilege of announcing a USDA Rural Development ReConnect Pilot Program investment of more than $9.5 million to Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Association, Inc. dba Valley FiberCom in Flandreau, South Dakota. This investment will help Valley deploy high-speed...

Broadband Rural

Bridging Oregon’s Digital Divide

December 16, 2019 John Huffman, Oregon State Director, USDA Rural Development

As you travel through Oregon, passing through scenic landscapes and small, picturesque towns, you may find it difficult to check your email or share that gorgeous photo on social media.

Broadband Rural

New Youngsville, Louisiana High School, Funded by USDA, Helps Drive Community Growth, Prosperity

December 13, 2019 USDA Rural Development State Director Roy Holleman

It was almost 50 years since a new high school was constructed in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Now, thanks to support from USDA Rural Development, the 8,000 residents of Youngsville, a growing community in the parish, have a state-of-the-art school: one that all area high school students attend with...

Rural