May 13, 2005. Top soil of Indiana, the richest farmland in the nation of the USA blowing away in a three day wind event.
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USDA ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT OF $15.4 MILLION IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR RURAL AMERICA
Funding to Create or Save Over 3,000 Rural Jobs/ 584 Rural Business Ventures
WASHINGTON, May 19, 2005-Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced the selection of 83 applicants in 29 states that will receive approximately $15.4 million in grants and loans for business development and job creation. The funds support President Bush's efforts to create jobs and improve economic opportunities in rural areas.
