Rock Valley Economic Development

We are committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America. Through our programs, we touch rural American in many ways. Our financial programs support such essential public facilities and services as water and sewer systems, housing, health clinics, emergency service facilities, and electric and telephone services. We prom... ote economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks, credit unions, and community-managed lending pools. We offer technical assistance and information to help agricultural producers and cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their operations. We provide technical assistance to help communities undertake communtiy empowerment programs. USDA Rural Development has a $155 billion portfolio of loans and will administer $20 billion in loans, loan guarantees and grants through our programs in the current fiscal year. We acheive our mission by helping rural individuals, communities, and businesses obtain the financial and technical assistance needed to address their diverse and unique needs.Read More