Access to clean drinking water is essential for the health and prosperity of Oregon’s rural communities. Across the state, aging infrastructure struggles to keep up with growing demand, yet high costs, long timelines, and [...]
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today unveiled a resource guide as part of National Preparedness Month to help rural communities seeking disaster resiliency and recovery assistance. This guide follows [...]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Agriculture invite communities to apply for technical assistance to help revitalize their economy, promote local foods, improve health, and protect the environment. Local Foods, Local [...]
The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NCRS) announced funding is available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for those impacted by Oregon’s recent wildfires. Application deadlines are October 30, [...]
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Northwest Climate Hub and National Drought Mitigation Center are hosting a Northwest Drought Workshop via three virtual sessions on July 28, 2020 and July 30, 2020. This workshop [...]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating a total of $600 million to broadband infrastructure expansion to rural areas across the country. $200 million will be distributed through grants, $200 million will be distributed [...]
Rural Development |1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 1801, Portland, OR 97204 | www.rd.usda.gov/or News Release PORTLAND, Ore., May 10, 2016 – The adoption of energy efficiency practices and renewable energy systems in the Pacific Northwest [...]
USDA Offers Historically Low Interest Rates for Community Facility, Water System, and Waste Disposal Loans Is your rural community ready to move forward with an infrastructure upgrade or construction project? USDA Rural Development provides long-term, [...]