Once upon a time, farmers drove their horses and carts to the local USDA office to fill out loan paperwork, chat with experts and pick up information. Even 50 years ago, farmers hopped in their pickup trucks for the trip to the USDA’s local farm service agency office.Keep reading → ...
The Direct Rural Housing Loan Program seeks to get low income people into new homes. We know that the economy is stimulated when new houses are constructed and that home-owning families are the backbone of our nation. To my understanding, this program would put a family with an income betwee...
On June 3, the USDA released an updated stakeholder announcement to inform rural residents, businesses and communities leaders of loan programs. Labeled as a “one-stop shop”, the document outlines various loan programs and grant opportunities for rural communities as well as links to var...
Funding of each award is contingent upon the recipient meeting the conditions of the grant or loan agreement. Grants can finance up to 25% of a project's cost, not to exceed $500,000 for renewable energy systems, $250,000 for energy efficiency. Learn more atwww.usda.gov/wps/portal/....