5 towns split $405K in USDA grants
October 28, 2011
The towns of Moca, Manatí, Jayuya, Canóvanas and Barceloneta have been assigned a combined $405,312 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make critical repairs and improve housing conditions for low- and very-low-income rural residents.
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U.S. Farm Credit Administration officials visit P.R. to discuss policy, farmer lending needs
October 26, 2011
U.S. Farm Credit Administration officials are on the island week to take a look at the agriculture industry and hold a series of meetings with Puerto Rico government officials to discuss the state of policies ...
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Ag. Sec.: Farming activity needs private banking support
October 25, 2011
Agriculture Secretary Javier Rivera-Aquino has set off an agressive strategic plan to convince private banks, which for years have shied away from the volatile sector, to invest in farming activity and new projects.
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