Rural Development – The Mississippi Link

Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary attends rural job event

April 15, 2013 Kermit 1

In late March, Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Doug O’Brien met with local and regional officials to discuss ways USDA can help businesses create jobs and stimulate local economies.

The United States Department of Agriculture remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty.

“I am proud to support and highlight the great work under way here to bring economic opportunity to Mississippi’s rural communities,” O’Brien said during a Rural Jobs and Innovation Accelerator event at Mississippi State University. “Public-private partnerships are some of the best ways to leverage resources for job creation and business development.” […]

Coast Electric Power Association gets funding

August 16, 2012 Kermit Comments Off

From The Mississippi Link Newswire Almost $29 million in Smart Grid Projects Included WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Mississippi is one of 18 states to receive to loan guarantees to make improvements to […]

Choctaw Indians in Pearl River get $1 million water and sewer grant

July 20, 2012 Kermit 0

Special To The Mississippi Link CHOCTAW – Trina George, State Director for USDA Rural Development, was in Choctaw this week to celebrate a $1 million grant award to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. The […]