An Overview of USDA Rural Development Programs - Softcover

Congressional Research Service

 
9781502731197: An Overview of USDA Rural Development Programs

Synopsis

More than 88 programs administered by 16 different federal agencies target rural economic development. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers the greatest number of rural development programs and has the highest average of program funds going directly to rural counties (approximately 50%). The Rural Development Policy Act of 1980 also designated USDA as the lead federal agency for rural development.

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