There were 797,000 workers hired directly by farm operators on the Nation’s farms and ranches during the week of Oct. 6-12, 2024, up 3% from the October 2023 reference week. Workers hired directly by ...
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced in Cedar Rapids the formation of the first Rural Business Investment Company, a for-profit firm licensed by the USDA to invest in businesses that ...
Director for Kansas Rural Development Christy Davis announced that Rural Development is funding 54 projects to generate clean energy and improve energy efficiency in Kansas.