Secure additional resources through programs like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to repair and modernize rural roads, highways, and bridges
Promote the development of agricultural cooperatives and shared service businesses that enable farmers and small businesses to pool resources and increase market competitiveness.
Advocate for targeted federal grants and low-interest loans to reopen closed hospitals, expand existing clinics, and establish new healthcare centers in underserved regions. These grants would prioritize facilities that commit to serving veterans, military families, and low-income households.
Expand the USDA’s Market Access Program (MAP) and other federal trade initiatives to specifically target rural producers, ensuring they can access resources to market their goods beyond local boundaries.
Provide grants to rural schools for acquiring updated teaching materials, technology, and STEM resources.
Establish a Rural Schools Innovation Fund to encourage the development of locally tailored educational programs.
Simplify compliance processes and reduce bureaucratic hurdles that disproportionately affect small farms, making it easier to start and grow agricultural businesses.
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