Already dreaming of Thanksgiving leftovers? PLAN AHEAD ▶ Store them in the fridge in smaller portions within 2 hours of cooking. When reheating, aim for an internal temperature of 165 F. Stir and rotate to banish those chilly bits! #ThanksgivingFoodSafety 🦃

It's Thanksgiving Trivia Time! Which state produces the most turkeys, pumpkins or cranberries? Read all about it in our Thanksgiving infographic:

3 more days: #ShopSmall this Saturday and support local small businesses in your community! Learn more about you can participate in Small Business Saturday: sba.gov/saturday

Happy Thanksgiving from our Rural Development DE & MD family to you and yours!

Happy Small Business Saturday! Did you know RD can help you get your small business off the ground with the help of our numerous business programs? Check them out! rd.usda.gov/programs-servi…

Nationally, 85% of farms reported having access to the internet. In 2023, 23% of farms used the internet to market agricultural activities, which was an increase of 2% from 2021. #CyberMonday #AgStats Learn more about farm technology use▶️ downloads.usda.library.cornell.edu/usda-esmis/fil…

We were happy to join @HUDGov HHS.gov Rural Development DE & MD and Social Security representatives at a Federal Homeless Resource Fair in Cambridge, MD to provide information on federal resources & funding opportunities to assist the homeless & senior population #NutritionSecurity

JUST RELEASED: USDA Invests $6.3 Billion to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure and Create Good-Paying Jobs in 44 States: usda.gov/media/press-re…

The Rural Development Northeast Regional State Director & Deputy State Director training is officially underway. We are excited to host our regional team in Wilmington, DE this week! Learn more about our State Directors at rd.usda.gov/about-rd/leade…

Thank you RD Undersecretary Basil I. Gooden, PhD for providing such a motivating message during the NE Regional State Director training this week. Your impact on Rural Development is remarkable and we know the future is bright with leaders like you.

Rural Development is proud of its long-standing efforts to help improve Smith Island’s water systems, allowing residents to continue to live and thrive in a community where many have roots that go back generations. rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-…

📢 USDA will release previously obligated funding under the REAP, New ERA and PACE programs. This underscores the Trump Administration's commitment to rural communities and their essential role in building a stronger, more energy secure America. usda.gov/about-usda/new…

Farmers and rural communities are the backbone of our nation. USDA RD helps fuel that backbone with grants and loans that empower growth and sustainability. Support rural initiatives for a stronger America! #Farming #USDA