By Blake Jackson
During her visit, Deputy Secretary Torres Small will highlight how Bidenomics and the President's Investing in America agenda are ensuring rural Americans do not have to leave their hometowns to find opportunity. She will showcase the work the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is doing to boost rural economic development, create new opportunities for rural families and help producers operate thriving operations that are more profitable and resilient in the face of climate change.
Deputy Secretary Torres Small's visit occurs as leaders from the Biden-Harris Administration travel across the country to share how rural communities are benefiting from President Biden's Investing in America agenda – including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act – that is advancing rural prosperity, economic development, competition, and sustainability.
USDA's Work to Support Rural America
The USDA is working to support rural America in a number of ways, including:
- Investing in rural infrastructure, such as broadband, roads, and bridges, to make it easier for businesses to operate and residents to access essential services.
- Supporting rural businesses and entrepreneurs, through programs that provide access to capital, training, and technical assistance.
- Creating new opportunities for rural families, through programs that invest in education, healthcare, and affordable housing.
- Helping producers operate thriving operations, through programs that support sustainable agriculture practices, protect against crop losses, and expand market access.
Bidenomics and the Investing in America Agenda
Bidenomics is the President's economic plan to build back a better America, and the Investing in America agenda is his plan to invest in infrastructure, clean energy, manufacturing, and research and development. These investments will create jobs, grow the economy, and make America more competitive.
The Investing in America agenda includes a number of provisions that will benefit rural America, such as:
- $15 billion for high-speed internet broadband in rural areas
- $11 billion to improve rural roads and bridges
- $5 billion for clean energy projects in rural areas
- $500 million to support rural manufacturing
- $1 billion to invest in research and development in rural areas
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