Are you an agricultural producer or ag-related business? The Northwest and Rocky Mountain USDA Regional Food Business Center needs your input! Please fill out this survey to help the USDA Food Business Center plan for the future! colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eI… Feedback due 8/5/2024

The Montana Food and Agriculture Development Center exists to help innovate and grow businesses across Montana. You can learn more about FADC here and even subscribe for their newsletter! agr.mt.gov/Food-and-Ag-De…

The Bighorn Bottle Shop and Wine Bar is located on Main Street of Anaconda, Montana. The brick-and-mortar storefront offers wine and beer selections from across the world. Learn more about how Intermediary Relending Program funds helped this business: rd.usda.gov/newsroom/succe…

Join us today for the Broadband Technical Assistance Webinar! Get your questions answered through the "Ask Me Anything" Q&A session. Webinar takes place at 11:00am MST Register now: zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

This week is National Farmers Market Week! Find a farmers' market near you here: usdalocalfoodportal.com Not listed? Follow this sign-up link to add your business (usdalocalfoodportal.com/mywp/signup/)

The future of Butte looks bright as community and partnership grow with the development of Butte Food Co-Op. Read more about how Butte Food Co-Op has utilized Rural Business Development Grant funds here: rd.usda.gov/newsroom/succe…

The Majestic Senior Living Facility lives up to its name as a large farmhouse styled home surrounded by the Bitterroot Mountains. This Senior Living Facility provides an option for residents to remain in a rural setting. Read more about The Majestic here: rd.usda.gov/newsroom/succe…

Exciting progress for rural health care in Montana! Read here: rd.usda.gov/newsroom/succe…

Thompson Falls, MT—Aug. 20, 2024: Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andrew Berke and Montana USDA RD Director Kathleen Williams celebrated progress on a new USDA-funded wastewater system. Joined by Mayor Leivestad, former Mayor Sheets, and Carrie Gardner. #RuralDevelopment

Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andrew Berke gives a speech about his experience and rural broadband communication during the BroadbandMT 2024 Annual Membership meeting in Whitefish, Mont.

Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andrew Berke and Montana State Director Kathleen Williams, joined by InterBel, celebrated the ReConnect groundbreaking in Eureka, MT, today. This milestone marks a major advancement in expanding broadband access to our rural communities.

RD Utilities Service Admin Andrew Berke, RD Montana State Director Kathleen Williams, and InterBel joined Trego Elementary for a ribbon-cutting to launch their new Distance Learning Telemedicine program, revolutionizing education and healthcare access in rural communities!

RD Utilities Service Admin Andrew Berke, RD Montana State Director Kathleen Williams, and InterBel leadership toured Trego Elementary for the launch of their new Distance Learning Telemedicine program, set to revolutionize education and healthcare access in rural communities!

On August 13, 2024, Jody Cahoon Perez and Bob Gauthier dedicated the Gauthier Cluster and Gauthier Lane in Pablo, MT—9 homes for Salish Kootenai Tribal members. Named in honor of Bob Gauthier, a champion of Native American homeownership, this is a vital asset for the community.

Today marks Women’s Equality Day and the 104th anniversary of the 19th Amendment! USDA Rural Development celebrates the progress toward gender equality. Our theme, “Equality Starts with Empowered Women,” emphasizes the importance of resilience and well-being. #WomensEqualityDay

Happy World Water Week, Montana! 💧 This week is a perfect time to learn how USDA Rural Development helps rural Montana communities secure modern, reliable water infrastructure. Discover more about our Water & Environmental Programs today! #WorldWaterWeek #RuralDevelopment

Revitalizing Ronan: $1.25 million grant gives community a big boost leaderadvertiser.com/news/2024/aug/… #lakecountyleader

RD MT WEP - Thompson Falls, MT Celebrates New Wastewater System youtu.be/s-7hqBJAJ3M?si… via YouTube

#HispanicHeritageMonth! USDA Rural Development Montana celebrates the rich contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities to rural America. We’re proud to support their success and help build vibrant, thriving communities across our state. #RuralProsperity

USDA RD & HHS-ACF partnered to create a guide for rural communities, including Tribes, to improve access to affordable, high-quality child care. Let’s strengthen early learning for a thriving rural economy!