Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a $24,700 grant for the Greenevers Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. in Duplin County.
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Old Town Square demolished for new build of Rose Hill Fire Department
Demolition of the Old Town Square started this morning.
USDA-RD Rural Development invests $3 Million to construct Rose Hill FD
USDA Rural Development State Director Reginald Speight participated in an announcement ceremony for the new fire station in Rose Hill today.
USDA extends application deadline for Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program Funding
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is extending to May 11, 2022, the application deadline for the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP), which provides funding to expand meat and poultry processing capacity.
USDA Commits $215 Million to Enhance the American Food Supply Chain
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making available up to $215 million in grants and other support to expand meat and poultry processing options, strengthen the food supply chain, and create jobs and economic opportunities in rural areas.
Food and nutrition services participants can now use benefits for online purchases at four additional grocery stores
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the Food and Nutrition Services program has expanded participation in the FNS Online Purchasing Program from seven retailers to 11. FNS recipients can access these 11 retailers online to make food purchases with their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards.
USDA highlights Biden-Harris Administration’s first-year accomplishments
“The COVID-19 pandemic upended the lives and livelihoods of millions of rural American people,” Torres Small said. “In the face of this challenge, I am proud of what USDA has accomplished under this Administration’s leadership to minimize damage and be there for rural America as we all Build Back Better and stronger.”
First student P-EBT issuance scheduled for next week, child care P-EBT still pending federal approval
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it will issue the first round of Student Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer benefits next week for students eligible between the months of September and November 2021.
USDA invests $401 million to build and improve critical rural infrastructure in North Carolina
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $401 million to build and improve critical rural infrastructure in North Carolina.
USDA launches loan guarantee program to create more market opportunities
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA is deploying $100 million under the new Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program to make available nearly $1 billion in loan guarantees; these loan guarantees will back private investment in processing and food supply infrastructure that will strengthen the food supply chain for the American people.
USDA to assist Rural Communities with getting access to high-Speed Internet
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department has begun accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants to help people in rural areas get access to high-speed internet.