Key Points
- USDA and our public and private partners are connecting rural residents to the global economy by:
- Supporting business growth and development
- Assisting with creating wealth and supporting rural America
- Improving the effectiveness of programs serving cooperatives
- Creating and keeping jobs through recreation as well as restoring, conserving and managing rural America’s natural resources
- Bringing fast internet to more homes and businesses.
- These investments support America’s long-term prosperity by ensuring that our rural communities are able to take care of themselves, grow and prosper.
FIM Opportunities
Food insecurity in rural areas is strongly associated with chronic diseases and poor health outcomes, exacerbating existing health disparities. Limited infrastructure and smaller population bases in rural areas contribute to the lack of access to nutritious foods, highlighting the urgent need for innovative solutions, including Food Is Medicine approaches.
The USDA Rural Business Cooperative Service can provide critical support for rural business development and support.