The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on October 19 released its annual report on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The report provides a detailed summary of Rural Development (RD) programs and activities undertaken since the passage of ARRA in February 2009 to restore economic growth and business development in America’s rural communities. The report also includes a state-by-state breakdown of Recovery Act funding by program. Read More…