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Connecting Rural New York Communities through USDA’s ReConnect Program

August 22, 2022 Brian Murray, New York State Director, USDA Rural Development

Last year USDA Rural Development awarded more than $10 million in ReConnect Program funding to bring high-speed internet access to Madison County, New York. USDA’s ReConnect Program offers loans and grants to construct, improve, and build equipment to provide broadband service in eligible rural...

Broadband Equity Rural

New Documentary Film Spotlights Soil Health and Climate Change from Farmers’ Perspective

July 12, 2022 Erin Lane, Coordinator, USDA Northeast Climate Hub

Climate change is causing greater environmental and economic challenges for U.S. agriculture. But did you know that soil health practices can help working farmlands become more resilient to climate extremes?

Climate Farming Rural

Community Resources to Combat Climate Change and Food Loss and Waste

June 21, 2022 Nina Bhattacharyya, Natural Resources Specialist, USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

Local communities face many challenges when mitigating and adapting to climate change. Cities across the country are experiencing the effects of increased natural disasters, limited resources, sea-level rise, and other impacts. Municipalities and stakeholders have an opportunity to curb greenhouse...

Climate Initiatives