Charlene Fernandez
@CharleneforAZ
USDA State Director for Rural Development
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27-05-2009 00:01:50
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JUST RELEASED: Dept. of Agriculture Now Accepting Applications for 40 Climate Change Fellows to Help Record Number of Farmers and Rural Small Businesses Access Clean Energy Funds from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda: usda.gov/media/press-re…
Providing opportunity to the next gen of agricultural producers, USDA announces Tribal Scholarships and Fellowships for 2024. There are two federally recognized tribal college in AZ, Diné College & Tohono O'Odham Community College.
Read more here usda.gov/media/press-re….
Tomorrow is National Rural Health Day! So for #RDInsider this week, let’s look at the history of NRHD, the organizations RD partners with to celebrate it, and the programs RD offers to support rural health!
November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth . Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, and over 25% of the state is dedicated to our indigenous communities. This month, we commemorate and celebrate the rich culture and contribution of Native Americans.
#Juneteenth2023 with fellow #NAACP member Thelma Lundy. Well-attended event on a perfect Yuma evening. Thank you Camarena Law for sponsoring.
Today Rural Development's Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small was the keynote speaker at the Plant Based Products Council 2023 annual conference!