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The Rural Business Investment Program, established by the 2002 farm bill, (P.L. 107–171, Sec. 6029), guarantees the funds raised by companies that make equity investment in rural businesses, with an emphasis on smaller businesses. The program is modeled after the SBA Small Business Investment Program. (7 U.S.C. 2009cc).
The Kansas Sampler Foundation is a public non-profit 501(c) organization. The Foundation is located at the Kansas Sampler Center near Inman, Kansas.According to the organization's web site [2] and publications, the mission is to preserve and sustain rural culture by educating Kansans about Kansas by networking and encouraging the support of rural communities.
Rural economics is the study of rural economies. Rural economies include both agricultural and non-agricultural industries, so rural economics has broader concerns than agricultural economics which focus more on food systems. [1] Rural development [2] and finance [3] attempt to solve larger challenges within rural economics.
A new round of grants from the federal government will pay out $78 million across 12 states and 13 tribal nations, hoping to reduce energy bills for rural people and create new renewable energy ...
On Wednesday, the Biden administration announced a new initiative, the Rural Partners Network, that aims to reset the way Washington works with rural communities across the U.S.
approaches and methods used to stimulate rural community development, including activities that are carried out in the context of international development; protests and social movements, both historical and contemporary, in which rural people have organized themselves to tackle grievances relating to land ownership, taxation and access to markets;
This led to 9.2 million dollars in damages to the town's small businesses, which ultimately led 192 of them to close down or uproot, thus leaving 370 individuals without jobs. [2] Under the guidance of a Rural Center-appointed team coach, Canton formulated and adopted a long-term master-plan to repair their damaged economy. [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]