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USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden announced $173 million in funding for high-speed internet projects in rural communities across the Dakotas and eight other states. The funding, provided through the ReConnect Program’s fifth round, is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to support economic growth.
The projects aim to connect residents, farmers, and businesses in remote areas to reliable high-speed internet, driving economic security and rural prosperity. The ReConnect Program focuses on funding challenging projects in the most rural and unserved communities, playing a crucial role in the Internet for All initiative to connect all Americans to high-speed internet by 2030.
The announcement includes investments in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, and Virginia. For example, Table Top Telephone Company Inc. in Arizona is receiving funding to benefit 766 people, while Roosevelt County Rural Telephone Cooperative in New Mexico will provide high-speed internet access to 323 people.
Since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration, over 2.4 million homes and businesses have been connected to high-speed internet, with more than $4 billion invested in 345 ReConnect projects. These projects will bring internet access to over 600,000 people in rural and remote areas.
USDA Rural Development continues to support economic growth in rural America through loans and grants for infrastructure, business development, housing, and community facilities. The agency is committed to transforming America’s food system, promoting equity, and building a more resilient and sustainable future for rural communities.
For more information on USDA Rural Development programs and investments in rural America, visit their website. Subscribe to receive updates on Rural Development initiatives through the GovDelivery subscriber page.
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Sophie Müller completed her studies at ETH Zurich in Switzerland, earning a degree in Environmental Sciences with a concentration in agroecology. Her research explored the interactions between crops and their environment, particularly in relation to organic farming systems. Sophie is now a research scientist, focusing on agroecological practices that promote biodiversity and reduce environmental impact in agriculture.
