The USDA is investing more than $1.4 billion into rural economies to support business, regional food systems, housing and more.
Ag Secretary Vilsack says the investments will create more circular economies to increase investments in rural areas instead of exporting raw commodities and natural resources elsewhere.
“We ship, transport, truck, or rail products to someplace else where it gets processed and value is added—and the wealth and job opportunities are created there,” he says.
