USDA has many agencies that offer a wide variety of assistance to rural communities. This page provides direct links to many of those programs.
USDA Recovery Web Site USDA. "USDA is working to implement provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) to put Americans back to work and rejuvenate the nation's ailing economy."
2008 Farm Bill Side-by-Side USDA. Economic Research Service. Compares provisions in the 2008 Farm Bill with those in the 2002 version of the legislation, allowing users to track changes easily. Arranges provisions by section, but also includes alphabetical listings and a search option. Links to related resources.
