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Jun. 11—The U.S. Department of Agriculture gave Zero Emissions Northwest and Partners for Rural Washington $250,000 to help owners of small farms pursue and acquire federal funds to modernize ...
Below is a list of nominations and appointments to the Department of Agriculture by Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States.As of February 26, 2024, according to tracking by The Washington Post and Partnership for Public Service, 10 nominees have been confirmed, 1 nominee is being considered by the Senate, 3 positions do not have a nominee, 19 appointments have been made to ...
Association for Rural & Small Libraries; Abbreviation: ARSL: Formation: 2008: Type: Non-profit, NGO: Purpose "The Association for Rural & Small Libraries, Inc. is a network of persons throughout the country dedicated to the positive growth and development of libraries." [1] Headquarters: Seattle, Washington: Location
Peter James Goldmark (born August 4, 1946) was the 15th Commissioner of Public Lands of Washington, head of the Washington Department of Natural Resources, from 2009 to 2017. He is a Democrat from a rural part of Okanogan County, Washington , outside of the town of Okanogan .
Apr. 26—Millions of dollars are coming to rural schools and communities in Washington near national forestland. The U.S. Forest Service announced it will issue nearly $15.2 million to support ...
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is a cabinet-level agency in the government of Washington which regulates, advocates, and provides services for the state's agricultural industry. The agency was established in 1913 and is headquartered in Olympia, Washington. The current director of the WSDA is Derek Sandison. [2]
The councils’ purpose is to promote rural development within the state. The program supporting the councils were outlined in the 1990 farm bill and reauthorized in 2008. [1] As of 2016, there were 28 recognized SRDCs. [1] Most of the councils are members of the Partners for Rural America association which was formed in 1998. [2]
In particular, this assistance comes in three areas: business, utilities, and housing. The Under Secretary for Rural Development oversees loans, grants, and technical assistance to rural residents, communities, and businesses. With the rank of Under Secretary, the USDA(RD) is a Level III position within the Executive Schedule. [1]