Here to serve!  For those in Cumberland, Bedford, Franklin, Fulton, Huntington, Juniata, Mifflin, and Perry counties, our RD office is ready to support with over 50+ programs! rd.usda.gov/pa

We had a great week at #AgProgressDays! Thanks to all those who stopped by our booth and discussed all the possibilities for rural Pennsylvanians!

It's always amazing to see the impact of our RD loans and grants. Meeting up with previous awardees like the Painterland Sisters and catching up on new initiatives.

National Forests + local sawmills = Healthy Forests. The Timber Production and Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program helps support sawmills who process the overstocked parts of forests making them less susceptible to wildfire. Learn more: tinyurl.com/RBCS-TPEP

Sawmills play a critical role in processing wood from forest health projects. Without sawmills, the time and cost of restoring forests skyrockets. Our TPEP program helps support sawmills near National Forests. tinyurl.com/RBCS-TPEP

"Food security is national security" was emphasized during Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson's annual Agriculture Summit. State Director Cabell and Deputy State Director Wilson attended with many PA agriculture stakeholders.

Events like #AgProgressDays allows us to connect with our rural community partners, customers, and representatives. We had a great time and look forward to other rural PA events! Hope to see you there!

Today we celebrate the service and dedication of working dogs on farms and ranches and detector dogs who protect our Nation's agriculture 🐾 #NationalDogDay

From airports to seaports, USDA's team of detector dogs protect U.S. agriculture by sniffing out prohibited items and invasive pests. Go behind the scenes and learn how they are recruited from shelters and trained for their vital mission to work alongside USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, CBP and

Building Stronger Rural Communities Together - LinkedIn - tinyurl.com/mvmvjxcd

Happy Labor Day! Celebrate business opportunities by taking a look at RD’s business programs at rd.usda.gov/programs-servi…. State Director Cabell attended a ribbon-cutting for an RD business development grant recipient providing an incubator for other small businesses.

Today and every day, we honor our grandparents for their endless love, wisdom, and support. Thank you for being the best mentors and storytellers ❤️ #GrandparentsDay

Never forget. On the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we remember…especially the heroic sacrifice of the passengers and crew of Flight 93, memorialized near Shanksville, PA. #September11 #Flight93

State Director Cabell attended a ribbon-cutting event for Cameron County Chamber’s small business incubator, which was financed under RD’s Rural Business Development Program. Thriving businesses are a keystone of our rural communities!

Community interaction is key to our mission. State Director Cabell, Deputy Wilson, and Area Director Albright attended the PA Municipal Authorities Association Conference and Trade show to discuss RD programs to support PA’s rural communities.  rd.usda.gov/pa

Celebrate SepticSmart Week! Think at the Sink - Everything that goes down your drain can affect your septic system. Avoid pouring fats, oils, and grease down the sink, as they can clog pipes and drain fields. Use your garbage disposal sparingly and avoid flushing non-degradable

It’s SepticSmart Week! Do Your Part. Be Septic Smart! #SepticSmart

We would love to meet you at our booth near the Horse Barn at the Bloomsburg Fair next week! If you can’t make it, you can always learn about our programs for rural housing, businesses, facilities, and infrastructure at: rd.usda.gov/pa.

Did you know USDA Rural Development has an official YouTube channel, bringing you inspiring stories and valuable resources from across rural America? It’s true! Explore playlists like "Success Stories," where you’ll hear firsthand from communities and individuals who are