U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today $152 million in investments for 19 rural development projects across Iowa. The funding, coordinated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program, aims to strengthen infrastructure, stimulate economic growth and encourage private investment throughout Iowa’s rural areas.
“Rural communities across America are the backbone of our nation and President Trump is committed to investing in these communities so they continue to be productive and fulfilling places to live for generations to come,” said Secretary Rollins.
Rollins emphasized the connection between agricultural prosperity and national security, noting that “if our farmers and ranchers do not have the tools and resources to continue to farm, then we cannot feed ourselves.”
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds expressed gratitude for the investment during what she described as “a time of uncertainty in the ag economy.”
“I want to thank you and President Trump for putting our farmers first, and for investing $152 million to develop Iowa’s rural communities,” Reynolds said. “Today’s announcement is great news for all the communities receiving these grants.”
The USDA did not provide specific details about individual projects but indicated the investments would help modernize rural infrastructure and create economic opportunities in Iowa’s agricultural regions.
