U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Ambassador Susan Rice, White House Domestic Policy Advisor, announced the expansion of the Rural Partners Network to 12 Wisconsin counties. RPN is an all-of-government program that partners with rural people to access resources and funding to create local jobs, build infrastructure, and support long-term economic stability on their own terms.
Vilsack and Ambassador Rice were in the Badger State on Thursday meeting with people, businesses and organizations who will benefit from RPN's expansion. This includes an independent meat processor and a Tribal college that are located in two new RPN community networks.
RPN is expanding to the following community networks in Wisconsin: Northern Wisconsin Community Network including Ashland, Iron and Price counties; Greater Menominee Community Network including Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and Menominee County; Forest County Community Network; Northwestern Wisconsin Community Network including Eau Claire, Dunn, Clark, Buffalo, Pepin, and Chippewa counties; and Adams County Visionary Community Network.
The Rural Partners Network is providing a blueprint for how federal agencies can better serve rural communities everywhere. This work will ensure rural communities have a voice in policymaking and empower them to get their fair share of federal funds.
Categories: Wisconsin, Business, Government & Policy