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Fact Sheet: USDA Investments in Rural Opportunity

23 Feb 2016
Since 2009, USDA’s partnership with America's rural communities has supported the emergence of a more vibrant, diverse rural economy led by makers, creators and innovators. Under the leadership of President Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, USDA has made significant and transformative investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure that have empowered rural America to continue leading the way – strengthening our nation’s economy, small towns and rural communities.

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