USDA Rural Development 2016 Progress Report
USDA Rural Development 2016 Progress Report

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2017-01-30

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 9781457863004

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) program has been a leader in providing the investments to address rural America's economic challenges. From housing to renewable energy, essential community facilities to high-speed broadband, water systems to electric lines with smart grid technology, RD has helped prepare rural America for the 21st Century economy. This Progress Report outlines how USDA RD has invested in rural America's remarkable comeback after the Great Recession. Rural unemployment has continued to decline, dropping below 6% in 2015 for the first time since 2007, and rural poverty rates have fallen. Median household incomes in rural areas increased by 3.4% in 2015, and rural populations have stabilized and are beginning to grow. Child food insecurity nationwide is at an all-time low. Figures and tables. This is a print on demand report.

Running a Food Hub: Volume Two, a Business Operations Guide
Running a Food Hub: Volume Two, a Business Operations Guide

Author: James Matson

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2015-09-17

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780160929847

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This report is part of a multi-volume technical report series entitled, Running a Food Hub, with this guide serving as a companion piece to other United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports by providing in-depth guidance on starting and running a food hub enterprise. In order to compile the most current information on best management and operations practices, the authors used published information on food hubs, surveyed numerous operating food hubs, and pulled from their existing experience and knowledge of working directly with food hubs across the country as an agricultural business consulting firm. The report’s main focus is on the operational issues faced by food hubs, including choosing an organizational structure, choosing a location, deciding on infrastructure and equipment, logistics and transportation, human resources, and risks. As such, the guide explores the different decision points associated with the organizational steps for starting and implementing a food hub. For some sections, sidebars provide “decision points,” which food hub managers will need to address to make key operational decisions. This illustrated guide may assist the operational staff at small businesses or third-party organizations that may provide aggregation, marketing, and distribution services from local and regional producers to assist with wholesale, retail, and institution demand at government institutions, colleges/universities, restaurants, grocery store chains, etc. Undergraduate students pursuing coursework for a bachelor of science degree in food science, or agricultural economics may be interested in this guide. Additionally, this reference work will be helpful to small businesses within the food trade discipline.

2016 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
2016 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Office of Management and Budget. Executive Office of the President

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Published: 2016

Total Pages: 1780

ISBN-13: 9780160936340

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Identifies and describes specific government assistance opportunities such as loans, grants, counseling, and procurement contracts available under many agencies and programs.

Rural Housing and Economic Development
Rural Housing and Economic Development

Author: Don E. Albrecht

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-12-01

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 1351706292

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Housing is crucial to the quality of life and wellbeing for individuals and familes, but the availability of adequate or affordable housing also plays a vital role in community economic development. Rural areas face a substantial disadvantage compared to urban areas in regard to housing, and this book explores these issues. Rural Housing and Economic Development includes chapters from nationally known experts from throughout the U.S. to provide insight to help understand and address the difficult housing concerns within rural areas. The chapters cover a variety of issues including housing for rural minorities, the extent of and problems associated with mobile home dwelling, the extent to which affordable rental housing is available in rural areas, the rapidly growing elderly population, and the housing consequences of rapid population and economic growth associated with energy development. The authors not only describe various housing problems, but also suggest policy approaches to more effectively address them. This book will be a vital resource to policy makers at the local, state or national level as they grapple with difficult rural housing problems. Researchers and professionals dealing with housing issues will also benefit from the insights of these experts while the book will also be appropriate for upper level undergraduates or graduate students in courses on housing or economic development.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2017: Commodity Futures Trading Commission; USDA Office of the Secretary; USDA Office of the Inspector General; USDA Natural Resources and Environment; Farm Credit Administration
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2017: Commodity Futures Trading Commission; USDA Office of the Secretary; USDA Office of the Inspector General; USDA Natural Resources and Environment; Farm Credit Administration

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 1124

ISBN-13:

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Rural Policies And Employment: Transatlantic Experiences
Rural Policies And Employment: Transatlantic Experiences

Author: Sophia M Davidova

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2019-06-13

Total Pages: 423

ISBN-13: 1786347105

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A unique title comparing rural policies and employment in the two most developed parts of the world — the EU and USA. While both regions are concerned for their vast rural areas, each adopts a strikingly different approach to create and maintain employment there, making rural space attractive to businesses and residents.This book focuses on a major issue of socioeconomic and policy concern, i.e. whether jobs and incomes can be protected or created in rural areas, where often agriculture no longer provides a large and secure basis for employment. Within a 'paired' chapter structure covering both the European Union and the United States of America, it deals with several themes of interest including farm policies, labor entry and exit, and rural and household enterprise diversification. Specific 'special studies' also analyze recent developments within countries or regions.