Katharine Ferguson
Want Big Changes in Rural Policy? Start Working Now
The 2018 farm bill became the law of the land in December. What’s in the farm bill for the millions of rural Americans who are not involved in agriculture? The first answer is: Lots! The new law updates some of the key statutes governing the activities of USDA Rural Development and makes grants, loans, and loan guarantees available to towns, businesses, and non-profits in rural areas across the country.