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USDA invests in rural distance learning and telemedicine
The USDA has announced it will invest $42.5 million in more than 130 distance learning and telemedicine projects.
The grants are being distributed to 37 states and two U.S. territories and will benefit 5.4 million rural residents.
Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development DJ LaVoy says the agency is committed to improving the quality of life in rural communities and the grants align with recommendations from the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity established by President Trump.
Hi,
This is Wayne Maloney with USDA. Please see the release at:
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2019/11/20/usda-invests-expansion-rural-education-and-health-care-access
Or call us at one of the numbers listed. My direct line at USDA is 202-720-6101. Warmest wishes and Happy Thanksgiving.
This is great news for our rural community family but can you elaborate a little more on the specifics of the benefit that will help them also will this be extended to our farmers in the agriculture community and what will be there benefit as well please share specifics ..if possible