State Shelby applauds the USDA awarding Auburn University $9.3 million The USDA's $9.3 million investment will establish an Institute for Rural Partnerships at Auburn University. StaffDecember 15, 2022
State Wilcox County native to become Alabama’s first Black USDA Director of Rural Development Nivory Gordon was appointed Tuesday by President Joe Biden. Josh MoonOctober 14, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Katie Britt: Fighting for Alabama’s family farms "I saw firsthand that farming acts as the economic engine for communities in every corner of our state." Katie BrittSeptember 27, 2021
Economy Resource Fiber plans to build a bamboo products manufacturing plant in Sulligent Resource Fiber plans to invest $3.6 million in the Lamar County facility. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
Congress National Grange laments end of food box program Funding for the food box program ended on Dec. 31 at midnight but had run out in many regions weeks earlier. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 2, 2021
National USDA is seeking rural energy grant applications The deadlines to apply for grants is Feb. 1, 2021, and March 31, 2021. Applications for loan guarantees are accepted year-round. Brandon MoseleyNovember 28, 2020
News Trump administration invests $3 million in Talladega College Talladega College will use its $3 million loan to complete the Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center named to honor its 20th president. Brandon MoseleyNovember 2, 2020
News Commissioner Pate and Superintendent Mackey celebrate Apple Crunch Day Students will learn about the different varieties of apples, how they grow and much more. October is National Apple Month. Brandon MoseleyOctober 20, 2020
News Alabama Ag Department accepting applications for USDA Organic Cost-Share Reimbursement Program The reimbursement covers 50 percent of certification costs up to a maximum of $500. Brandon MoseleyOctober 14, 2020
Infrastructure USDA awards $3 million in grants for Alabama distance learning, telemedicine infrastructure Alabama has been awarded six projects through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program. Brandon MoseleyOctober 8, 2020